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  • Momentum and Constant Velocity: Understanding Kinetic Energy
    Yes, an object moving at a constant speed does have momentum.

    Here's why:

    * Momentum is a measure of an object's mass in motion. It's calculated by multiplying the object's mass (m) by its velocity (v):

    * Momentum (p) = mass (m) x velocity (v)

    * Velocity is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (speed) and direction.

    Therefore, even if an object is moving at a constant *speed*, if it has a direction, it has velocity, and consequently, it has momentum.

    Example:

    Imagine a car traveling at 60 mph on a straight road. Even though its speed is constant, it's moving in a specific direction. This means it has velocity, and therefore, momentum.

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