Question

Which would have a greater momentum: a lion with a mass of 150kg travelling at a speed of 72km hr or a 1200 kg safari car travelling at 6.0km hr?

Aug 15, 2017

bobpursley

momentum = mass*velocity

which one is larger?

Aug 15, 2017

Lion has more momentum

Aug 15, 2017

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