Waves and mathematical physics
Momentum
A vector quantity equal to mass times velocity in classical mechanics.
Common notation p=mv
In one sentence
What does Momentum mean?
A vector quantity equal to mass times velocity in classical mechanics.
How it is written
p=mv
A compact example
A 2 kg object moving at 3 m/s has momentum 6 kg·m/s.
Clear answers
Questions about Momentum
What does Momentum mean in mathematics?
A vector quantity equal to mass times velocity in classical mechanics.
How is Momentum written?
A common notation is p=mv.
What is an example of Momentum?
A 2 kg object moving at 3 m/s has momentum 6 kg·m/s.