Suppose a cars momentum is calculated to be 36000 kg• km / hr the mass of the car is 1500 kg what is the magnitude of the velocity of the car?

A) 24 km/hr

B) 0.042 km/hr

C) 37,500 km/hr

D) 34,500 km/hr

Momentum = (mass) x (speed)

(Speed = magnitude of velocity)

36,000 kg-km/hr = (1,500 kg) x (speed)

Divide each side by (1,500 kg):

Speed = (36,000 kg-km/hr) / (1,500 kg)

Speed = (36,000 / 1,500) kg-km / hr-kg

Speed = 24 km/hr