Which of the following statements is correct concerning momentum?

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Momentum (p) is calculated by multiplying mass (m) and velocity (v). Therefore, a higher mass or velocity will result in a greater momentum. Choice A is incorrect because a tennis racquet has a greater mass than a tennis ball, so even though they may have the same velocity, the racquet will have greater momentum. Choice B is incorrect because it does not specify which type of badminton racquet is being compared to the tennis racquet. However, in general, badminton racquets have lower mass than tennis racquets, so they would have lower momentum at the same velocity. Choice D is incorrect because the momentum of a system is dependent on both mass and velocity, and it is not specified how the mass of the second bat compares to the first bat.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Concerning Momentum