What is the vector diagram for a falling egg's momentum at 10m/s?

AI Thread Summary
To determine the momentum of a 50g egg falling at 10m/s, the momentum is calculated as 0.5 kg·m/s. A vector diagram should be drawn to represent this momentum, with an arrow indicating the direction of the egg's fall. The arrow must also be labeled with the magnitude of the momentum. Clarity in direction and magnitude is essential for the diagram. The discussion concludes with confirmation of understanding the requirements for the vector diagram.
wasi90lk
Messages
5
Reaction score
0
i need to solve the following question.

1. Draw a vector digram to show the momentum of a 50g egg falling at a rate of 10m/s.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
wasi90lk said:
i need to solve the following question.

1. Draw a vector digram to show the momentum of a 50g egg falling at a rate of 10m/s.

Welcome to PF.

What do you think the momentum of the egg is traveling at that speed?
That's the magnitude of your vector.

Which direction is it going?
That's your vector isn't it? Given by the magnitude of what you determine the momentum is?
 
LowlyPion said:
Welcome to PF.

What do you think the momentum of the egg is traveling at that speed?
That's the magnitude of your vector.

Which direction is it going?
That's your vector isn't it? Given by the magnitude of what you determine the momentum is?

momentum is 0.5 kg.m/s here.

so basically i have to draw an arrow here, i don't have to write anything else, right?
 
wasi90lk said:
momentum is 0.5 kg.m/s here.

so basically i have to draw an arrow here, i don't have to write anything else, right?

So long as the arrow indicates the direction the egg is going.
You still have to label the magnitude, of course.
 
LowlyPion said:
So long as the arrow indicates the direction the egg is going.
You still have to label the magnitude, of course.

ok got it now. i was confused, thanks.
 
Thread 'Voltmeter readings for this circuit with switches'
TL;DR Summary: I would like to know the voltmeter readings on the two resistors separately in the picture in the following cases , When one of the keys is closed When both of them are opened (Knowing that the battery has negligible internal resistance) My thoughts for the first case , one of them must be 12 volt while the other is 0 The second case we'll I think both voltmeter readings should be 12 volt since they are both parallel to the battery and they involve the key within what the...
Thread 'Correct statement about a reservoir with an outlet pipe'
The answer to this question is statements (ii) and (iv) are correct. (i) This is FALSE because the speed of water in the tap is greater than speed at the water surface (ii) I don't even understand this statement. What does the "seal" part have to do with water flowing out? Won't the water still flow out through the tap until the tank is empty whether the reservoir is sealed or not? (iii) In my opinion, this statement would be correct. Increasing the gravitational potential energy of the...
Back
Top