How is momentum calculated?

Momentum is defined as the product of an object's mass and its velocity. This relationship can be expressed mathematically as momentum (often represented by the symbol ( p )) being equal to mass (( m )) multiplied by velocity (( v )). The equation can be written as:

[ p = m \times v ]

This means that momentum increases if either the mass of the object or its velocity increases. When calculating momentum, it is important to consider both the amount of matter (mass) and how fast the object is moving (velocity), as both factors contribute to how much motion an object has.

In contrast to this, the other options do not accurately represent the concept of momentum. For instance, mass divided by velocity or force divided by mass does not yield momentum, as they represent entirely different physical quantities. Similarly, velocity multiplied by acceleration pertains to a different concept (specifically, it leads to the calculation of force when combined with mass) and does not define momentum. Thus, the correct understanding of momentum emphasizes its calculation through mass and velocity.