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Define momentum in term of mass and velocity​

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Answer:

Momentum: It is the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its Mass and Velocity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Definition of momentum :

Momentum is the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its Mass and Velocity.

  • Momentum is denoted by p
  • Formula for momentum is

  • p = mass* velocity
  • Its unit is kg-m/s.

For example:

A bowling ball of large mass moving very slowly can have the same momentum as a cricket ball of small mass that is thrown with a very high velocity

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