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Momentum is defined as the product of mass of the particle and its velocity. It is a vector Quantity.It is given by${}_{\mathbf{p}\mathbf{=}\mathbf{m}\mathbf{v}}$here localid="1657711016505" ${}_{\mathit{P}}$is momentum, localid="1657711036356" ${}_{\mathbf{m}}$is the mass of particle and${}_{\mathit{v}}$is the velocity.

This statement is correct. Since, the momentum vector is mass times the velocity vector, their directions are always same. Hence the statement (1) is correct.

Direction of momentum and velocity can never be in opposite directions. It is always same. Hence the statement (2) is incorrect.

The angle between direction of momentum and velocity must be zero. They can never be perpendicular to each other. Hence the statement (3) is incorrect.

Direction of an object’s momentum is always related to direction of its velocity. In fact, their direction is always same. Hence the statement (4) is incorrect.

The direction of instantaneous velocity is tangent to its path. Therefore, direction of momentum is always tangent to its path. Hence the statement (5) is correct.

Thus, out of all, only (1) and (5) are the correct statements.