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WAEC Physics 2012 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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An object of mass 5.0 kg moves with a velocity of 10 ms⁻¹. Calculate its momentum.

  • A. A. 50.0 kgms⁻¹Correct
  • B. B. 15.0 kgms⁻¹
  • C. C. 2.0 kgms⁻¹
  • D. D. 0.5 kgms⁻¹

Explanation

Momentum = mass x velocity = 5 x 10 = 50 kgms⁻¹.

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