Understanding the Formula
Momentum (p) is defined as the product of mass (m) and velocity (v):
* p = m * v
Dimensional Analysis
* Mass (m): Dimension is [M] (mass)
* Velocity (v): Dimension is [L][T]⁻¹ (length divided by time)
Combining Dimensions
To find the dimension of momentum, multiply the dimensions of mass and velocity:
[M] * [L][T]⁻¹ = [M][L][T]⁻¹
Therefore, the dimension formula of momentum is [M][L][T]⁻¹.
