What is the momentum of a 52 kg carton that slides at 5.0m/s across an icy surface?
momentum = mass x velocity
(52 kg)(5.0 m/s) = 260 kg-m/s
To find the momentum of an object, we use the equation:
Momentum = mass × velocity
In this problem, the mass of the carton is given as 52 kg, and its velocity is given as 5.0 m/s.
To find the momentum, simply multiply the mass by the velocity:
Momentum = 52 kg × 5.0 m/s
Now, let's calculate the value:
Momentum = 260 kg·m/s
Therefore, the momentum of the 52 kg carton sliding at 5.0 m/s across the icy surface is 260 kg·m/s.