Which has the greater momentum when moving?1. A) a container ship2. B) a bullet3. C) either of these depending on speed

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Vanessa Velasquez

Physics

22 January, 07:25

Which has the greater momentum when moving?1. A) a container ship2. B) a bullet3. C) either of these depending on speed

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Ronnie Casey · Answer 1

C) either of these depending on speed

Explanation:

In classical mechanics, the momentum of a body is defined as the product of its mass and its velocity at a given time. Although the bullet has a smaller mass than the container ship, its momentum may be greater or lesser than container ship's, depending on its speed.