A skateboarder with a mass of 45 kilograms is riding on a skateboard with a mass of 2.5 kilograms. What should be the velocity of the skateboarder if she has to attain a momentum of 264 kilogram meters/second?

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A skateboarder with a mass of 45 kilograms is riding on a skateboard with a mass of 2.5 kilograms. What should be the velocity of the skateboarder if she has to attain a momentum of 264 kilogram meters/second?

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unklerhaukus · Answer

momentum equals mass times velocity $$p=mv$$

anonymous · Answer

But physics is my weakest subject, like i want an explanation on how this can be solved, NO Answer please.

unklerhaukus · Answer

the question is asking for velocity, can you rearrange the formula for v?

anonymous · Answer

$$v = p/m$$ ?

unklerhaukus · Answer

good, 
now what will be the total mass ?

anonymous · Answer

47.5?

unklerhaukus · Answer

so whats your final answer?

anonymous · Answer

5.557 /.\

unklerhaukus · Answer

with what units?

anonymous · Answer

meters/second :)

unklerhaukus · Answer

check how you rounded that final number but
you've done every thing else right
good work nadine$$\color{red}\checkmark$$

anonymous · Answer

Thank you for helping me!:)
Thats the help i was looking for :)