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List the differences between acceleration and momentum

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Momentum is the product of mass and velocity. So heavier objects going faster have more momentum. Its like being hit with a tennis ball or a baseball, they go about the same speed but the baseball being more massive will have more momentum, and will knock you out cold.

Acceleration is simply the rate of change of velocity.

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