Flashcard 5 - Mechanical Comprehension Flashcard Set for the ASVAB

mass; velocity

\(p = mv\), where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity

The momentum of a 3 kg ball traveling at 15 \(\frac{m}{s}\) is \(p = mv = 3 \cdot 15 = 45 \frac{kg \cdot m}{s}\) or 45 Ns (Newton seconds).