Answer:
16250 kgm/s due south
Explanation:
Applying,
M = mv................. Equation 1
Where M = momentum, m = mass, v = velocity.
From the car,
Given: m = 1000 kg, v = 6.5 m/s
Substitute these values into equation 1
M = 1000(6.5)
M = 6500 kgm/s
For the truck,
Given: m = 3500 kg, v = 6.5 m/s
Substitute these values into equation 1
M' = 3500(6.5)
M' = 22750 kgm/s.
Assuming South to be negative direction,
From the question,
Total momentum of the two vehicles = (6500-22750)
Total momentum of the two vehicles = -16250 kgm/s
Hence the total momentum of the two vehicles is 16250 kgm/s due south
