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.