Question

Calculate the change in momentum of a 45 kg runner who starts out at 1 m/s and speeds up to 3 m/s. Which anser choice is correct 90 kg⋅m/s 45 kg⋅m/s 135 kg⋅m/s 0 kg⋅m/s

Answer 1

momentum can also be defined in terms of newton second

that is P=F.V

now v =vf-vi

v=3 m/s-1m/s=2 m/s

now F=W=45 kg

therefore

change in momentum=F.v

P=45*2=90 kg.m/s