Here's a breakdown:
* Mass: The amount of matter an object contains.
* Velocity: The speed and direction of an object's movement.
Formula:
Momentum (p) = Mass (m) x Velocity (v)
Key points:
* Momentum is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (how much) and direction.
* A stationary object has zero momentum.
* The more massive an object, the more momentum it has at a given velocity.
* The faster an object moves, the more momentum it has at a given mass.
Example:
A heavy truck moving slowly has more momentum than a lightweight car moving quickly, even though the car is moving faster. This is because the truck's greater mass compensates for its slower speed.
