Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision = Mass of First Vehicle before Collision*Velocity of First Vehicle before Collision
P1i = m1*V1i
This formula uses 3 Variables
Variables Used
Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision - (Measured in Kilogram Meter per Second) - Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision is defined as the momentum of the first vehicle out of the two considered before collision.
Mass of First Vehicle before Collision - (Measured in Kilogram) - Mass of First Vehicle before Collision is the mass of one of the vehicle before its collision.
Velocity of First Vehicle before Collision - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Velocity of First Vehicle before Collision is defined as the instant velocity of the first vehicle just before collision.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Mass of First Vehicle before Collision: 1.5 Kilogram --> 1.5 Kilogram No Conversion Required
Velocity of First Vehicle before Collision: 2 Meter per Second --> 2 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
P1i = m1*V1i --> 1.5*2
Evaluating ... ...
P1i = 3
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
3 Kilogram Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
3 Kilogram Meter per Second <-- Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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5 Momentum Calculators

Momentum of Second Vehicle before Collision in y-Direction
Go Momentum of Second Car before Collision in Y-Dir = Mass of Second Vehicle before Collision*Y-Direction Velocity of Sec Car before Collision
Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision in x-Direction
Go Total Momentum of First Vehicle in X-Direction = Mass of First Vehicle before Collision*X-Direction Velocity of First Car before Collision
Momentum of Two Vehicles before Collision
Go Momentum of Two Vehicles before Collision = Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision+Momentum of Second Vehicle before Collision
Momentum of Second Vehicle before Collision
Go Momentum of Second Vehicle before Collision = Mass of Second Vehicle before Collision*Velocity of Second Vehicle before Collision
Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision
Go Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision = Mass of First Vehicle before Collision*Velocity of First Vehicle before Collision

Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision Formula

Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision = Mass of First Vehicle before Collision*Velocity of First Vehicle before Collision
P1i = m1*V1i

Why is study of momentum required in vehicle collision studies?

In the collision between the two cars, total system momentum is conserved. Yet this might not be apparent without an understanding of the vector nature of momentum. Momentum, like all vector quantities, has both a magnitude (size) and a direction. When considering the total momentum of the system before the collision, the individual momentum of the two cars must be added as vectors.

How to Calculate Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision?

Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision calculator uses Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision = Mass of First Vehicle before Collision*Velocity of First Vehicle before Collision to calculate the Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision, The Momentum of first vehicle before collision formula is defined as the individual momentum that the moving vehicle is carrying just before it is about to collide with another vehicle. Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision is denoted by P1i symbol.

How to calculate Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision, enter Mass of First Vehicle before Collision (m1) & Velocity of First Vehicle before Collision (V1i) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision calculation can be explained with given input values -> -3 = 1.5*2.

FAQ

What is Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision?
The Momentum of first vehicle before collision formula is defined as the individual momentum that the moving vehicle is carrying just before it is about to collide with another vehicle and is represented as P1i = m1*V1i or Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision = Mass of First Vehicle before Collision*Velocity of First Vehicle before Collision. Mass of First Vehicle before Collision is the mass of one of the vehicle before its collision & Velocity of First Vehicle before Collision is defined as the instant velocity of the first vehicle just before collision.
How to calculate Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision?
The Momentum of first vehicle before collision formula is defined as the individual momentum that the moving vehicle is carrying just before it is about to collide with another vehicle is calculated using Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision = Mass of First Vehicle before Collision*Velocity of First Vehicle before Collision. To calculate Momentum of First Vehicle before Collision, you need Mass of First Vehicle before Collision (m1) & Velocity of First Vehicle before Collision (V1i). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Mass of First Vehicle before Collision & Velocity of First Vehicle before Collision and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
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