Momentum Fundamentals

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What is the definition of momentum?
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Momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity. It is a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction.
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How is momentum calculated?
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Momentum is calculated as p = m ร— v, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity.
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What is the unit of momentum?
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The unit of momentum is kilogram meter per second (kgยทm/s).
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What does the conservation of momentum principle state?
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The conservation of momentum principle states that, in a closed system, the total momentum before an interaction equals the total momentum after the interaction.
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What is an elastic collision?
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An elastic collision is one in which both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved.
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