BRAINCAKELinear Momentum
The linear momentum of an object is its mass × its velocity.
p=m v
Two objects can have the same momentum if the products of their mass and velocity are equal. This could mean a small mass with a high velocity or a large mass with a lower velocity.
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Key terms in this lesson
- vector quantity
- A quantity that has both magnitude and direction.
- velocity
- The rate of change of displacement of an object; speed in a given direction.
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