A ball possesses 3000 units of momentum. What would be the ball's new momentum if its velocity was doubled?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 6000 units.
Momentum is a physical quantity defined by the formula:
Momentum (p) = mass (m) × velocity (v)
If a ball has 3000 units of momentum initially, and its velocity is doubled, then:
New Momentum = m × (2v) = 2 × (m × v) = 2 × 3000 = 6000 units
This shows that momentum is directly proportional to velocity when mass remains constant. So, doubling the velocity doubles the momentum.