Solve Momentum Problem: 100kg Cannon+10kg Ball, 150m/s Velocity

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In summary, momentum is a physical quantity that describes an object's motion and is calculated by multiplying its mass and velocity. To solve a momentum problem, the mass and velocity of the objects must be known and the formula p = m * v is used. The units for momentum are kg*m/s and it can be used to predict the outcome of a collision by comparing the total momentum before and after the collision in an isolated system.
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You load a 100 kg cannon with a 10kg cannonball. Initially the cannon is at rest. You fire the cannonball at a velocity of 150m/s.

Momentum = mass*velocity

Im having trouble coming up with the parts of the scenario, or splitting this story into pieces to solve this problem using: (Vm1(initial)+vm2(initial) = vm1(final) + vm2(final).

Any help and tips appreciated.
 
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Initially nothing is moving, so the whole left side is zero.
Put your numbers in the right side.
 
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initial momentum is zero. so final also has to be zero.
here you CANNOT use conservation of energy
 

Related to Solve Momentum Problem: 100kg Cannon+10kg Ball, 150m/s Velocity

What is momentum?

Momentum is a physical quantity that describes the motion of an object. It is defined as the product of an object's mass and its velocity.

What is the formula for calculating momentum?

The formula for calculating momentum is p = m * v, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity.

How can I solve a momentum problem?

To solve a momentum problem, you will need to know the mass and velocity of the objects involved. Then, use the formula p = m * v to calculate the momentum. In this case, the momentum of the cannon and ball would be calculated separately and then added together to find the total momentum of the system.

What are the units for momentum?

The units for momentum are kg*m/s. This means that the momentum of an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its velocity in meters per second.

How can I use momentum to predict the outcome of a collision?

Momentum can be used to predict the outcome of a collision by comparing the total momentum of the objects before and after the collision. In an isolated system, the total momentum before the collision will be equal to the total momentum after the collision.

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