Here's why:
* Mass represents the amount of matter in an object.
* Velocity represents the object's speed and direction.
Momentum is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (amount) and direction. It is calculated by multiplying an object's mass by its velocity:
Momentum (p) = Mass (m) x Velocity (v)
Momentum is a fundamental concept in physics, especially in the study of collisions and conservation laws.