Momentum of a 60 kg runner moving at 5.0 m/s
Solution
Problem
Momentum of a 60 kg runner moving at 5.0 m/s
Assumptions: the runner's mass and velocity are measured in the ground frame.
Use p = mv.
p = (60 kg)(5.0 m/s)
p = 300 kg*m/s
The runner's momentum is 300 kg*m/s in the direction of motion.
Result
300 kg*m/s