Question

Predict: Will a 1500 kg car moving at the same speed as the tennis ball have more momentum or less? (i think more)
Calculate the momentum of the car and record it here.

Answer 1

Answer:

The car will have more momentum because it has a greater mass. Momentum= mass x velocity therefore if both the objects have the same velocity.

Answer 2

It will have more momentum as it weighs more. If a tennis ball moving 5 mph hits you it don’t hurt a lot but if a car hits you at 5mph it will knock you over