Question

A body of mass 10 kg is moving with a speed of 5 m/s. What is the momentum of the body?

• A. 50 kg m/s
• B. 100 kg m/s
• C. 200 kg m/s
• D. 25 kg m/s

Hint:

Remember: Momentum is the product of the mass and velocity of an object. The unit of momentum is \( \text{kg} \cdot \text{m/s} \).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Use the formula for momentum Momentum (\( p \)) of a body is given by: \[ p = m \times v \] where: - \( m \) is the mass of the body (10 kg), - \( v \) is the velocity of the body (5 m/s). Step 2: Substitute the given values \[ p = 10 \times 5 = 50 \, \text{kg m/s} \] Answer: Therefore, the momentum of the body is 50 kg m/s. So, the correct answer is option (1).