Here's why:
* Momentum is a measure of how much motion an object has. It is calculated by multiplying the object's mass (m) by its velocity (v):
* Momentum (p) = mass (m) × velocity (v)
* If you double the velocity (v), you are essentially doubling the factor that determines the momentum. Since the mass (m) remains constant, the overall momentum (p) will also double.
In summary: Doubling the velocity while keeping the mass constant leads to a doubling of the object's momentum.