To calculate the 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 linear momentum of a mass of 44 and a velocity of 38.
This implies that;
m = Mass = 44
v = Velocity = 38
That is, p = mv
p = 44 x 38
p = 1672
Therefore, the linear momentum is 1672 Kgm/s.
Calculating the Mass when Linear Momentum and Velocity are Given
m = p / v
Where;
m = Mass
p = Momentum
v = Velocity
Let’s solve an example;
Find the mass with a linear momentum of 320 and a velocity of 80.
This implies that;
p = Momentum = 320
v = Velocity = 80
Then, m = p / v
m = 320 / 80
m = 4
Therefore, the mass is 4 kg.
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Calculating the Velocity when Linear Momentum and Mass are Given
v = p / m
Where;
v = Velocity
m = Mass
p = Momentum
Let’s solve an example;
Find the velocity with a linear momentum of 280 and a mass of 40.
This implies that;
p = Momentum = 280
v = Velocity = 40
That is, v = p / m
v = 280 / 40
v = 7
Therefore, the velocity is 7 m/s.
How to Calculate Linear Momentum using the Calculator Encyclopedia
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).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the example above where the mass (m) is 44 and velocity (v) is 38.
Finally, Click on Calculate
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.
