Physical quantity that describes the quantity of motion in a body is called momentum. | |
The momentum of a moving body is defined as | |
“the product of mass and velocity of a moving body is called linear momentum” | |
Mathematically, | |
Momentum is a vector quantity and its direction is the same as that of velocity. | |
Explanation
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Momentum is that property of a moving body which determines how much effort is required to accelerate or stop a body. Hence, it may also be termed as quantity of motion of a body. From various observations it is concluded that greater effort is required to stop a body if it possesses either greater mass or greater velocity or both. | |
Units Of Momentum | |
In S.I. system : NS [1 NS = 1 kg m/s] In C.G.S. system : Dyne.S In F.P.S. system : Lb.S | |
Dimensions Of Momentum | |
The dimension of momentum is [MLT-1]. |
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