Momentum depends on which two variables?

Momentum is defined as the product of an object's mass and its velocity. This means that two key variables determine momentum: the mass of the object and its speed (or velocity). The greater the mass or speed of the object, the greater its momentum.

Mass represents the amount of matter in the object, and speed indicates how fast the object is moving. Therefore, in any situation involving momentum, it is these two factors—mass and speed—that directly impact the momentum of an object.

The other options do not correctly address the factors that define momentum. While gravity can influence the motion of objects, it is not a direct factor in the formula for momentum. Similarly, force and distance are related to concepts like work and energy, but they do not form the basis for understanding momentum in physical science.