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Define Momentum. Write its SI unit.


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  1. Momentum is the quantity of motion of a moving body.
  2. It is measured as a product of its mass and velocity.

momentum=mass×velocity

orp=mv

3. It is a vector quantity whose direction is the same as the direction of velocity.

4. The SI unit of momentum is a kilogram meter per second (kg m/s).


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