Question

Calculate the velocity of a missile having mass of 100 kg. If it attains a momentum of 5000 kg m/s when fired from a rocket gun

Answer 1

Answer:

50 m/s

Explanation:

mass , m = 100 kg

momentum , p = 5000 kg m/s

velocity , v = ?

therefore, p = m * v

v = p/m

v = 5000/100 = 50 m/s