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What is the definition and formula for momentum?

In this tutorial you will learn some basic facts about momentum.

Summary

  1. m- mass
  2. v with an arrow- the velocity vector
  3. A big truck with a large velocity vector has a lot of momentum
  4. p- the momentum
  5. p with an arrow- the momentum vector
  6. kg- kilograms
  7. m/s- meters per second

Notes

    1. lowercase p is the symbol for momentum
    1. Any object with zero velocity has zero motion
    1. kg- kilograms
    1. m/s- meters per second
    1. kg- kilograms
    2. m/s- meters per second