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How to Calculate and Solve for Linear Momentum | Motion

Last Updated on March 28, 2024

The image above represents linear momentum. To calculate linear momentum, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are mass (m) and velocity (v).

The formula for calculating linear momentum:

p = mv

Where;

p = Momentum
m = Mass
v = Velocity

Let’s solve an example;
Find the momentum when the mass is 8 and the velocity is 12.

This implies that;

m = Mass = 8
v = Velocity = 12

Then, p = mv
p = 8 x 12
p = 96

Therefore, the momentum is 96 Kgm/s.

Calculating the Mass when the Momentum and the Velocity are Given

m = p / v

Where;

m = Mass
p = Momentum
v = Velocity

Let’s solve an example;
Find the mass when the momentum is 40 and the velocity is 18.

This implies that;

p = Momentum = 40
v = Velocity = 18

So, m = p / v
m = 40 / 18
m = 2.22

Therefore, the mass is 2.22 kg.

Read more: How to Calculate and Solve for Mass, Volume and Linear Momentum | The Calculator Encyclopedia

Calculating the Velocity when the Momentum and the Mass are Given

v = p / m

Where;

v = Velocity
p = Momentum
m = Mass

Let’s solve an example;
Find the velocity when the momentum is 35 and the mass is 10.

This implies that;

p = Momentum = 35
m = Mass = 10

So, v = p / m
v = 35 / 10
v = 3.5

Therefore, the velocity is 3.5 m/s.

How to Calculate and Solve for Linear Momentum Using Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating linear momentum.

To get the answer and workings of the linear momentum using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

You can get this app via any of these means:

Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus

To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 1,500 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator

Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Android (Free) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Motion under Physics.

Now, Click on Linear Momentum under Motion

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the linear momentum according to the respective parameters which are the mass (m) and velocity (v).

How to Calculate and Solve for Linear Momentum | Motion

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the mass (m) is 8 and velocity (v) is 12.

How to Calculate and Solve for Linear Momentum | Motion

Finally, Click on Calculate

How to Calculate and Solve for Linear Momentum | Motion

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the linear momentum and presents the formula, workings and steps too.

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