Question

What is the momentum of a 50-kilogram ice skater gliding across the ice at a speed of 5 m/s? (1 point)

10 kg • m/s
500 kg • m/s
50 kg
250 kg • m/s

Answer 1

p=mv
p=50kgx5ms-1
p=250

Answer 2

Momentum is a term used to quantify the motion of an object has. It is calculated as the the product of the object's mass and the velocity. It is expressed as:

Momentum = m x v
Momentum = 50 kg x 5 m/s
Momentum = 250 kg m/s

Therefore, the correct answer is the last option.