Question

Problem 16

Answer 1

Given information

A motorcyclist who leaves the ground by a single jump.

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1.

Law of conservation of momentum states that the total momentum of an isolated system always remains the same. It is true for both linear and rotational motion.

When the motorcyclist leaves the ground there will no external torque that is acting on it. Due to zero external torque the momentum of the system also must be conserved.