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GK QUESTION#2991

Which of the following correctly represents the formula for calculating the momentum of an object?

  1. Ap = m + v
  2. Bp = m/v
  3. Cp = m × vCorrect answer
  4. Dp = v − m
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C. p = m × v

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Linear momentum is mass times velocity, p = mv: a scalar mass multiplying the velocity vector. Its SI unit is kg·m/s; addition, division and subtraction of the listed quantities do not define momentum.

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