What is the mass of a car if a 14,603 kg∙m/s impulse causes a car to accelerate from
18 m/s to 30 m/s? (unit)
To find the mass of the car, we can use the formula:
Impulse = Change in momentum
Impulse = m * Δv
Δv = final velocity - initial velocity
m = impulse / Δv
Given that impulse = 14,603 kg∙m/s, initial velocity = 18 m/s, and final velocity = 30 m/s
Δv = 30 m/s - 18 m/s = 12 m/s
m = 14,603 kg∙m/s / 12 m/s
m ≈ 1,217.58 kg
Therefore, the mass of the car is approximately 1,217.58 kg.