Question

In 3-5 sentences, explain how an object's mass affects its momentum.(4 points)

Answer 1

An object's mass directly influences its momentum, which is defined as the product of mass and velocity (momentum = mass × velocity). As mass increases, the momentum of the object also increases for a given velocity. Conversely, if the velocity remains constant, a decrease in mass results in lower momentum. Therefore, for objects with the same velocity, the one with greater mass will have more momentum, making it harder to stop or change direction compared to a lighter object.