When the velocity of an object is tripled, by what factor is its momentum changed ?

also tripled, factor of 3

Explanation:

equation of momentum is p = m * v , where p=momentum, m=mass, and v=velocity

if m is unchanged

p1 = m1 *v1

p2 = m2 *v2

m1 = m2 and v2 = 3*v1

p2 = m1 * 3v1 = 3*p1, tripled momentum

note: the given question is incomplete.

complete question is given below.

which is an example of kinetic energy?

a. the energy stored in ethanol  

b. a hockey puck sliding across the ice  

c. a compressed spring  

d. a ball sitting at the top of a ramp

solution: the kinetic energy is the energy posses by the virtue of the motion of the object.

in the given options, a, c and d are the example of potential energy because it is the energy posses by the virtue of the rest of the object. but option b has the kinetic energy as the object is in motion.

hence, a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the apex example of kinetic energy.

so, the option (b) a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the correct option.