A particle of mass 0.5 kg has a velocity given by the vector

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

\mathbf{v}=4\,\hat{i}+3\,\hat{j}\;\text{m s}^{-1}

. Determine the magnitude of its linear momentum. (a)

5.0\,\text{kg m s}^{-1}

(b)

2.5\,\text{kg m s}^{-1}

(c)

3.5\,\text{kg m s}^{-1}

(d)

2.0\,\text{kg m s}^{-1}