Momentum, P=M V or Momentum equals Mass times Velocity, The movement of an object has to increase from rest, where it is harder to get to start. This results in the object also being harder to stop the faster it goes. This momentum increases the larger the object is, it takes longer for the object to get going, so in turn it takes longer for the large object to stop it's movement and progress. Both sides of the equation are directly related to each other and can be tested because of this idea that if one side increases the other will also increase.
Arrows, Skyrim and Dragon Shooting.
Momentum can be seen through the famous game Skyrim, through the bow and arrow mechanic. The arrows in this game take a lot of force to pull back an arrow to shoot them farther and faster, this causes the arrow to not want to be stopped when it hits someone or something, causing the arrow to deal more damage, if the velocity of the arrow is enough it may cause the momentum of the arrow to pierce right through your target and hit what ever it is beyond your target. This aspect of the game can be seen when you are fighting a dragon, the momentum of the arrows allows the arrows to pierce the dragon's scales and deal damage.
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Related Questions:
1. If an arrow has a mass of 3 kg and has a velocity of 50 m/s will it pierce the dragon's scales if the scales resist 130 momentum?
(yes)
2. If an arrow has a momentum of 120 and a mass of 3 kg how fast is the arrow going?
(40 m/s)
(yes)
2. If an arrow has a momentum of 120 and a mass of 3 kg how fast is the arrow going?
(40 m/s)