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  • Momentum: Understanding the Product of Mass and Velocity
    The product of an object's mass and velocity is its momentum.

    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).

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