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  • Understanding Momentum: Mass and Velocity – Key Factors
    The two factors that determine momentum are:

    * a. mass and velocity

    Here's why:

    * Momentum is a measure of an object's motion. It's a combination of how much "stuff" an object has (mass) and how fast it's moving (velocity).

    * Force is a push or pull that can change an object's momentum.

    * Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. While it's related to momentum, it's not a direct determinant.

    * Gravity is a force that affects an object's motion and can therefore change its momentum, but it's not a factor that directly defines momentum itself.

    The formula for momentum is:

    Momentum (p) = mass (m) x velocity (v)

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