Question

A 10 \( \, \text{kg} \) object is moving with a velocity of \( 5 \, \text{m/s} \). What is the momentum of the object?

• A. \( 50 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m/s} \)
• B. \( 5 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m/s} \)
• C. \( 100 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m/s} \)
• D. \( 25 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m/s} \)

Hint:

Momentum is the product of mass and velocity, \( p = m \times v \).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Use the formula for momentum The momentum \( p \) of an object is given by: \[ p = m v \] where: - \( m \) is the mass of the object, - \( v \) is the velocity of the object. Step 2: Substitute the given values Given: - Mass \( m = 10 \, \text{kg} \), - Velocity \( v = 5 \, \text{m/s} \). Substitute these values into the formula: \[ p = 10 \times 5 = 50 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m/s} \] Answer: Therefore, the momentum of the object is \( 50 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m/s} \). So, the correct answer is option (1).