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  • Momentum: Definition, Calculation, and Importance - Physics Explained
    That's the definition of momentum.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Momentum: A measure of the amount of motion an object has. It's a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (how much) and direction.

    * Mass: The amount of matter in an object.

    * Velocity: The rate of change of an object's position, including both speed and direction.

    Formula: Momentum (p) = Mass (m) x Velocity (v)

    Units: The standard unit for momentum is the kilogram-meter per second (kg*m/s).

    Importance: Momentum is a fundamental concept in physics, particularly in the study of collisions and conservation laws. The law of conservation of momentum states that the total momentum of a closed system remains constant.

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