Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2026 · Paper 11 · Question 10
The mass of a fully grown African elephant is approximately four times the mass of an average car. The maximum speed of an African elephant is 40 km per hour. What is a reasonable estimate of the maximum momentum of a fully grown African elephant?
- A5 × 10³ kg m s⁻¹
- B7 × 10⁴ kg m s⁻¹
- C9 × 10⁵ kg m s⁻¹
- D2 × 10⁶ kg m s⁻¹
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Correct answer: B. 7 × 10⁴ kg m s⁻¹
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