MathLiveMomentum definition
Linear momentum of an object equals its mass multiplied by its velocity. It is used for moving bodies in classical (non-relativistic) mechanics.
p = mvWhat the symbols mean
| linear momentum (kg\,m/s) | |
| mass (kg) | |
| velocity (m/s) |
About this formula
- FieldPhysics
- TopicClassical mechanics
- LevelHigh school
- Also calledmomentum formula, linear momentum, momentum equals mass times velocity, mass times velocity, momentum of a particle, classical momentum
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