Question

In 2009 Jamaican sprinter Usain bolt set the world record in the 100-meter sprint with an average velocity of 12.52 m/s. What was usains bolt momentum if he has a mass of 93.89 kg?

Answer 1

Answer:

1175.50 kg m/s

Explanation:

Given:

Mass of Usain Bolt = 93.89 kg

Average velocity in 100- meter sprint = 12.52 m/s

The momentum can be calculated by finding product of mass and velocity as

The momentum $p$ is given by:

$p=m\times v$ kg m/s

where $m$ represents mass and $v$ represents velocity.

Thus momentum of Usain Bolt can be calculated by plugging in the given values for mass and velocity.

$p=93.89\times 12.52$

∴ $p=1175.50$ kg m/s (Answer)