Question

p_{p1} = +22.3 \\, \text{kg m/s} \quad p_{p2} = -11.0 \\, \text{kg m/s}
what is the total momentum of the system?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall total momentum formula

Total momentum \( P_{total} \) of a system with momenta \( P_{p1} \) and \( P_{p2} \) is the sum: \( P_{total}=P_{p1} + P_{p2} \).

Step2: Substitute values

Given \( P_{p1}=+22.3\ \text{kg m/s} \), \( P_{p2}=-11.0\ \text{kg m/s} \).
Substitute into formula: \( P_{total}=22.3 + (-11.0) \).

Step3: Calculate the sum

\( 22.3 - 11.0 = 11.3 \).

Answer:

The total momentum of the system is \( 11.3\ \text{kg m/s} \).