A 50 kg person jumps off a diving board with a speed of 5 m/s. What is the momentum of the person just before hitting the water?

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A 50 kg person jumps off a diving board with a speed of 5 m/s. What is the momentum of the person just before hitting the water?
  1. 100 kg·m/s
  2. 200 kg·m/s
  3. 250 kg·m/s
  4. 300 kg·m/s

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Q: A 50 kg person jumps off a diving board with a speed of 5 m/s. What is the momentum of the person just before hitting the water?
Solution: Momentum p = mv = 50 kg * 5 m/s = 250 kg·m/s.
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