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• Estimate the momentum of a bumblebee when it strikes a motorcycle
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We know that 1 gram is equal to 0.001 kilograms. So, the mass of the bumblebee in kilograms is: \[m = 0.5g \times \frac{1kg}{1000g} = 0.0005kg\] Show more…
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