Question

39. What is the change in momentum for a 5,000 kg ship in

outer space that experiences no net force over a 1 hr

period?

Answer 1

Change in momentum is zero.

Step-by-step explanation:

The following data were obtained from the question:

Mass (m) = 5000 kg

Time (t) = 1 h

Net force (F) = 0

Change in momentum =?

Force = Rate of change of momentum

0 = change in momentum

Change in momentum = 0

We can see from the above illustration that the net force is zero. Thus, the change in momentum is also zero.