Question

a bicycle and ridder together have a momentum of 318 kg*m/s and are moving at 8 m/s l. what is their combined mass?

Answer 1

Answer: 39.75 kg

Explanation:

p = mv where,

p = momentum

m = mass

v = velocity

Given p=318 kg*m/s

v=8 m/s

therefore, 318=8*m

or, m= 318/8= 39.75