Mike, Who Has a Mass of 75 Kg, Is Running

Multiple Choice

Mike, who has a mass of 75 kg, is running north at 2.6 m/s. He accidentally collides with Tom, who has a mass of 125 kg and is not moving.Which of the following statements describes how much momentum each person has before the collision?

A) Mike has a momentum of 130 kg • m/s north, and Tom has no momentum.
B) Mike has a momentum of 195 kg • m/s north, and Tom has no momentum.
C) Both Mike and Tom have a momentum of 130 kg • m/s north.
D) Both Mike and Tom have a momentum of 195 kg • m/s north.