Here's why:
* Momentum is a measure of an object's mass in motion. It's calculated by the following formula:
Momentum (p) = mass (m) × velocity (v)
* Since momentum is directly proportional to velocity, if velocity decreases, momentum will also decrease.
Example:
Imagine a car traveling at 60 mph. It has a certain momentum. If the car slows down to 30 mph, its velocity has decreased. As a result, the car's momentum will also decrease.
