Kevin uses a golf club to hit a ball. What transfer of momentum takes place as a result of the ball being hit?

Momentum is transferred from the ball to the golf club.
Momentum is transferred from the golf club to the ball.
No momentum is transferred in this system.
Momentum is transferred from the golfer’s hand to the ball.

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The correct statement is: Momentum is transferred from the golf club to the ball.

When Kevin swings the golf club and strikes the ball, the momentum that the club has due to its swing is transferred to the ball, causing it to move. This is consistent with the principles of conservation of momentum in a closed system.