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If a 5-kg ball is moving at 5 m/s, what is its momentum?

  • A. 10 kgâ‹…m/s
  • B. 16.2 km/h
  • C. 24.75 kgâ‹…m/s
  • D. 25 kgâ‹…m/s
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The momentum of an object is calculated by multiplying its mass by its velocity. In this case, the mass of the ball is 5 kg and its velocity is 5 m/s. Therefore, the momentum of the ball is 5 kg 5 m/s = 25 kgâ‹…m/s. Choice A (10 kgâ‹…m/s) is incorrect as it does not account for both mass and velocity. Choice B (16.2 km/h) is incorrect as it provides a speed in a different unit without considering mass. Choice C (24.75 kgâ‹…m/s) is incorrect as it does not correctly calculate the momentum based on the given mass and velocity.