Here's the breakdown:
* Mass: A measure of how much matter an object contains.
* Velocity: A measure of an object's speed and direction.
Momentum is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (amount) and direction. It represents the inertia of a moving object – its tendency to resist changes in its motion.
Formula:
Momentum (p) = mass (m) × velocity (v)
Units:
The standard unit of momentum is the kilogram-meter per second (kg·m/s).