The Momentum of a Body Is Defined to Be the Product

question 69

Multiple Choice

The momentum of a body is defined to be the product of its mass and its velocity.If the mass of an air-track glider is known to be 225 g and its velocity is measured to be 3.1 cm/s,its momentum should be reported as

• A)697.5 g · cm/s
• B)698 g · cm/s
• C)7.0 \(\times\) 10² g · cm/s
• D)6.98 \(\times\) 10² g · cm/s
• E)6.975 \(\times\) 10² g · cm/s

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Definitions:

Tensor Fasciae Latae

A muscle of the thigh that helps in stabilizing and moving the hip and knee.

Abducts

The movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body or from another part.

Flexes Thigh

The action performed by certain muscles to decrease the angle between the torso and the thigh.

Lateral Compartment

An area or division, often in reference to the sections of limbs that are situated on the outer side.