45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001

Which physical quantity is represented by the ratio of momentum and velocity of the body?

aVelocity
bAcceleration
cMass✓ Correct
dForce

Explanation

If the mass of an object is m and its velocity is v, then its momentum is $\vec{P} = M \times \vec{V}$ So, the ratio of momentum to velocity is: $$ \frac{\vec{P}}{\vec{V}} = \frac{M\vec{V}}{\vec{V}} = m $$

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