Question

multiple choice 1 point
mario is driving a 1000kg car, and bowser is driving a larger sized vehicle of 3000 kg.
both are driving at the same speed.
who has more momentum?

bowser
mario and bowser have the same momentum
mario
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Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for momentum

Momentum \(p = mv\), where \(m\) is mass and \(v\) is velocity.

Step2: Compare the masses

Given \(v_{Mario}=v_{Bowser}\) (same speed). Let \(m_{Mario} = 1000\space kg\) and \(m_{Bowser}=3000\space kg\). Since \(p = mv\) and \(v\) is constant, \(p\propto m\) (momentum is directly proportional to mass).

Answer:

A. Bowser