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Question
A body of mass 5 kg is moving with velocity 2 m s-1. Calculate its linear momentum.
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Solution
Mass of the body, m = 5kg
Velocity, v = 2 m/s
Linear momentum = mv = (5)(2) kg m/s
= 10 kg m/s-1
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