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what would be the best equation to find momentum?
Originally posted by lphockey14
what would be the best equation to find momentum?
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What are the units momentum is measured in?
Originally posted by lphockey14
what would be the best equation to find momentum?
Momentum is a measure of an object's motion and is calculated by multiplying its mass by its velocity.
Momentum is important because it helps us understand how an object will behave when it interacts with other objects. It is also a conserved quantity, meaning it cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred between objects.
The equation for momentum is p = mv, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity. It is typically measured in kilograms-meters per second (kg*m/s).
Momentum and velocity are related but different concepts. Velocity is a measure of the speed and direction of an object's motion, while momentum is a measure of the object's motion itself. Velocity is a vector quantity, while momentum is a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction.
Yes, momentum can be negative. The direction of momentum is determined by the direction of the object's velocity, so if an object is moving in the negative direction, it will have a negative momentum. This can also happen if the mass and velocity have opposite directions.