Mechanical comprehension · Difficulty 3
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 situation is the best example of momentum?
- A loaded moving cart is harder to stop than an empty cart at the same speed.
- Lowering a vehicle load makes tipping less likely.
- A sealed hollow container floats because water pushes upward.
- Brake pads slow a rotor by rubbing against it.
Reveal answer and explanation
A loaded moving cart is harder to stop than an empty cart at the same speed.
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.