Question detail
What is the formula for calculating 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 = mass x velocity
- B. momentum = velocity / mass
- C. momentum = mass + velocity
- D. momentum = mass - velocity
Answer
momentum = mass x velocity
Explanation
Momentum is defined as the product of mass and velocity, which is expressed by the equation momentum = mass x velocity.
Common mistake
Misidentifying momentum as kinetic energy
Students often confuse momentum (p = mv) with kinetic energy (Ek = ½mv²) and use the wrong formula when calculating momentum.
Remember that momentum is a vector quantity given by p = m × v, while kinetic energy is a scalar given by Ek = ½ m v². Use the correct formula based on the question’s requirement.
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