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Momentum (English)

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Definition (keystage 3)

An object's velocity, multiplied by its mass. In physics, momentum is actually considered to be a more fundamental quantity than mass.
Momentum has dimensions MLT⁻¹ and SI unit Ns (Newton seconds).

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Relations

broader:: (en) Physical measure
references:: (en) Mass; (en) Velocity
referenced:: (en) Impulse

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