What is the object with the most momentum?

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csurfus1

Homework Statement

Which object has the most momentum?

A. 5,000 kg truck parked on the road.
b. 2,000 kg car going 20 km/hour.
c. 3,000 kg car going 10 km/hour?

I think it is C. 3,000 kg/10 km = 300

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What is the definition of momentum that you are aware of?