Question

State whether given statement is true or false.

Linear momentum is always in the direction of velocity.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. Linear momentum is given by the product of mass and velocity.
2. That is, $P=mv$
3. Where P is the linear momentum, m is the mass and v is the velocity.
4. Mass is a scalar quantity and hence does not has direction.
5. Velocity is a vector quantity and has direction.
6. Therefore, linear momentum will have the same direction as that of velocity.

Hence, the given statement is true.