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If anyone knows how to calculate the momentum of Pluto it would be great if you could let me know. I am doing a science project and do not understand parts of the project. Thanks!
mgb_phys said:Classical momentum is just mass * velocity
The orbital radius is around 5.9 billion km, period is 248years so it should be easy to work out velocity.
The mass is 1.3E22kg
But rather predictably so.pixel01 said:Can we know the exact momentum of Pluto at any point in orbit? It's so eccentric.
mgb_phys said:But rather predictably so.
Momentum is conserved and a planet has rather a lot of momentum - as you would know if you have ever tried to stop one with your bare hands.
mgb_phys said:But rather predictably so.
Momentum is conserved and a planet has rather a lot of momentum - as you would know if you have ever tried to stop one with your bare hands.
Momentum is a measure of an object's motion and is defined as the product of its mass and velocity.
The mass of Pluto is approximately 1.31 x 10^22 kilograms.
The velocity of Pluto can be calculated by dividing its distance from the sun by the time it takes to complete one orbit around the sun.
The formula for calculating momentum is p = m * v, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity.
Yes, the momentum of Pluto can change if its mass or velocity changes. For example, if Pluto were to collide with another object, its momentum would change due to a change in velocity.