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Which object has the greatest momentum?* A. A sports car driving on the highway.

B. A baseball thrown by a professional pitcher.
C.An 18-wheeler tractor trailer at rest.
D. An average mass person walking.​

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Answer: B

Explanation: The best answer is B. A baseball thrown by a professional pitcher. Momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity. Since the baseball has the greatest velocity of all the objects listed, it has the greatest momentum.

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