Question

In which of these situations would an object have the greatest momentum?(1 point)
Responses

An object with a small mass is moving slowly.
An object with a small mass is moving slowly.

An object with a large mass is moving slowly.
An object with a large mass is moving slowly.

An object with a large mass is moving quickly.
An object with a large mass is moving quickly.

An object with a small mass is moving quickly.
An object with a small mass is moving quickly.

Answer 1

Momentum is calculated using the formula:

\[ \text{momentum} (p) = \text{mass} (m) \times \text{velocity} (v) \]

Given this formula, an object will have the greatest momentum when both its mass and velocity are large.

Among the options provided:

1. An object with a small mass is moving slowly.
2. An object with a large mass is moving slowly.
3. An object with a large mass is moving quickly.
4. An object with a small mass is moving quickly.

The situation with the greatest momentum would be: **An object with a large mass is moving quickly.**

This combination maximizes both mass and velocity, resulting in the highest momentum.