A cyclist of mass is riding due north with a speed of

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A cyclist of mass 80 kg80\,\text{kg} is riding due north with a speed of 5 m s−15\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}. Which option correctly states the cyclist’s linear momentum? (a) 1440 kg m s−11440\,\text{kg m s}^{-1} northward (b) 400 kg m s−1400\,\text{kg m s}^{-1} southward (c) 400 kg m s−1400\,\text{kg m s}^{-1} northward (d) 16 kg m s−116\,\text{kg m s}^{-1} northward

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