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 = mv \t\tp = m - v

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 correct formula is \( p = mv \). Let's analyze the options:

• \( v = mp \): This is incorrect as it rearranges the momentum formula wrongly.
• \( p = m + v \): Momentum is not the sum of mass and velocity.
• \( p = mv \): This matches the definition of momentum (mass times velocity).
• \( p = m - v \): Momentum is not the difference of mass and velocity.

Answer:

\( p = mv \) (assuming this is one of the options, likely the bottom - left option as per the formatting in the question)