Answer:
Total momentum = 50kgm/s
Explanation:
Given the following data;
Mass, M1 = 5kg
Mass, M2 = 7kg
Velocity, V1 = 10m/s
Velocity, V2 = 0m/s (since it's at rest).
To find the total momentum;
Momentum can be defined as the multiplication (product) of the mass possessed by an object and its velocity. Momentum is considered to be a vector quantity because it has both magnitude and direction.
Mathematically, momentum is given by the formula;
[tex] Momentum = Mass * Velocity [/tex]
The law of conservation of momentum states that the total linear momentum of any closed system would always remain constant with respect to time.
Total momentum = M1V1 + M2V2
Substituting into the equation, we have;
Total momentum = 5*10 + 7*0
Total momentum = 50 + 0
Total momentum = 50 kgm/s
Therefore, the total momentum of the bowling ball and the putty after they collide is 50 kgm/s.
