Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 1
Try this ASVAB-style question.
Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.
Which statement best describes momentum?
- the upward force a fluid exerts on an immersed object
- a force that opposes relative motion between contacting surfaces
- the product of an object’s mass and velocity
- the point where an object’s weight can be treated as concentrated
Reveal answer and explanation
the product of an object’s mass and velocity
momentum is the product of an object’s mass and velocity. A loaded moving cart is harder to stop than an empty cart at the same speed.