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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Explain what do you understand by the momentum of a body.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The momentum of a body is defined as the product of its mass and velocity. Im not sure if I understand xD

OpenStudy (kropot72):

There is a good explanation of linear momentum here: http://www.sparknotes.com/testprep/books/sat2/physics/chapter9section1.rhtml

OpenStudy (jmark):

Momentum is a property of the body possessed by virtue of its mass and velocity. It is the product of mass of the body and its velocity. Momentum = mass × velocity p = m × v S.I Unit of momentum = kgms \[^{-1}\] Know more about momentum at http://goo.gl/r4K2kU

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