Question

question:
which of the following is the equation for calculating momentum of an object?
(remember, p = momentum)

answer options:
select one of four
v = mp\t\tp = m - v

p = m + v\t\tp = mv

Explanation:

In physics (a subfield of Natural Science), the momentum (\( p \)) of an object is defined as the product of its mass (\( m \)) and velocity (\( v \)). So the formula is \( p = mv \). Let's check the options: \( v = mp \) is incorrect (solves for velocity incorrectly), \( p = m - v \) and \( p = m + v \) are also incorrect as momentum is not related to mass and velocity by subtraction or addition. Only \( p = mv \) follows the definition.

Answer:

D. \( p = mv \) (assuming the options are labeled A: \( v = mp \), B: \( p = m - v \), C: \( p = m + v \), D: \( p = mv \))