Question

amy has a mass of 50 kg, and she is riding a skateboard traveling 10 meters per second. what is her momentum? 5 kg·m/s 10 kg·m/s 50 kg·m/s 500 kg·m/s

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for momentum

The formula for momentum \(p\) is \(p = mv\), where \(m\) is mass and \(v\) is velocity.

Step2: Substitute the given values

Given \(m = 50\space kg\) and \(v=10\space m/s\). Substitute into the formula: \(p=(50)(10)\).

Step3: Calculate the momentum

\(p = 50\times10=500\space kg\cdot m/s\)

Answer:

\(500\space kg\cdot m/s\) (the fourth option)