Question detail
Which statement correctly describes momentum?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Momentum
Question
- A. Momentum is a scalar quantity.
- B. Momentum is a vector quantity.
- C. Momentum is always positive.
- D. Momentum is independent of mass.
Answer
Momentum is a vector quantity.
Explanation
Momentum is a vector quantity because it has both magnitude and direction, unlike scalar quantities which only have magnitude.
Common mistake
Impulse and Momentum Confusion
Students often confuse impulse with momentum, thinking they are the same concept.
Emphasize that impulse is the change in momentum and is calculated as force multiplied by time, while momentum is mass multiplied by velocity.
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