A bicycle rider of total mass is moving at

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Problem

A bicycle rider of total mass 80 kg80\,\text{kg} is moving at 5 m/s5\,\text{m/s}, while a stationary bus has a mass of 6000 kg6000\,\text{kg}. Which option correctly compares their momentum and inertia? (a) The bus has greater momentum and greater inertia (b) The rider has greater momentum and greater inertia (c) The rider has greater momentum but the bus has greater inertia (d) The bus has greater momentum but the rider has greater inertia

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