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  • Momentum: Definition, Calculation & Units - Physics Explained
    The measure of motion of a body equal to the product of its mass and velocity is called momentum.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Momentum: A measure of how much motion an object has.

    * Mass: The amount of matter in an object.

    * Velocity: The speed and direction of an object.

    Formula for Momentum:

    Momentum (p) = Mass (m) x Velocity (v)

    Units:

    * Momentum: kg·m/s (kilogram meters per second)

    * Mass: kg (kilograms)

    * Velocity: m/s (meters per second)

    Key Points:

    * Momentum is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

    * The direction of momentum is the same as the direction of velocity.

    * The principle of conservation of momentum states that the total momentum of a closed system remains constant.

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