Question

What is the momentum of a 15 gram (0.015kg) bullet traveling at 280 m/s.
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Answer 1

To calculate the momentum of the bullet, we can use the formula:

\[
\text{Momentum} (p) = \text{mass} (m) \times \text{velocity} (v)
\]

Given:
- Mass of the bullet (m) = 0.015 kg
- Velocity of the bullet (v) = 280 m/s

Substituting the values into the formula:

\[
p = 0.015 \, \text{kg} \times 280 \, \text{m/s} = 4.2 \, \text{kg m/s}
\]

Thus, the momentum of the bullet is **4.2 kg m/s**.