Question

what is the physical significance of momentum? As in how to relate it with practical life?

Answer 1

http://openstudy.com/users/abhijitdash#/updates/4f60a82ae4b038e07180b0ba
That was a similar question. See if the answer satisfies you.

Answer 2

I have gone through these. So then, can I take it similar to driving force? A bit confused. Thats why asked the ques again.

Answer 3

Get a car. Drive really fast. Smash your car real fast into a lorry.
You'll observe a change in momentum if you survive :)

Answer 4

Here is what you must watch, http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-01-physics-i-classical-mechanics-fall-1999/video-lectures/lecture-15/

Answer 5

Momentum is not a force; it is a measure of hom much force is required to stop an object in motion.