How to solve the Momentum of a baseball?

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The momentum of a baseball can be calculated using the formula p = mv, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity. For a 0.145 kg baseball thrown at 40 m/s, the correct calculation yields a momentum of 5.8 kg m/s. The user initially submitted an incorrect answer of 116 J, which is a unit of energy, not momentum. The correct format for the answer should include a space between the units, written as "5.8 kg m/s." The discussion emphasizes the importance of using the correct units and format when submitting answers.
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Question is:
A .145kg baseball is thrown at 40 m/s (~89.5mph). What is the momentum of the baseball?
Enter units of momentum as kg m/s

I have used the following solutions for the question, but the answer I'm submitting is coming back wrong.

I have entered:
116 J
5.8 kgm/s

The formula I used to solve the question is p=mv p=(.145kg)(40m/s) = 5.8
Please help...
 
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