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Originally Posted by lclund1946
I do know that Momentum=Mass (KG/lbs) x Velocity (M/s or ft./s). I also know that momentum of an object is lost when in collision with another object. I suspect that if the momentum of a bullet is equal to that lost penetrating the hide and rib of a moose that it will wind up with Zero Momentum and Zero ft. lbs. energy so will not penetrate any further? I believe that if the bullet had more ft. lbs. energy it would likely have retained more momentum and passed through the moose. Likely you will correct me if I am wrong!
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I have no intention of trying to correct you. It makes sense that when all forward motion has depleted, momentum would be zero as would KE . My question to you would be , which is depleted most rapidly .. KE, or momentum ?