A cyclist is moving at a speed of 15 m/s. If the combined mass of the bike and person is 100 kg, what is the momentum of the cyclist/bike?

Chris Conley asked May 24, 2022

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A cyclist is moving at a speed of 15 m/s. If the combined mass of the bike and person is 100 kg,

what is the momentum of the cyclist/bike?

Chris Conley asked May 24, 2022

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Momentum is equal to mass times velocity in kg and m/s, respectively. Therefore,

p = 100(15) so

p = 1500
(kg*m)/(s)

Pablo Salazar answered May 30, 2022

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