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Momentum

Momentum Meaning & Definition
Momentum Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Momentum?

[n] the product of a body's mass and its velocity; "the momentum of the particles was deduced from meteoritic velocities"
[n] an impelling force or strength; "the car's momentum carried it off the road"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Momentum: impulse

Related Terms | Find terms related to Momentum: clout | compulsion | drive | driving force | energy | force | impellent | impelling force | impetus | impulse | impulsion | incentive | incitement | inertia | irresistible force | moment | motive power | power | propulsion | push | strength | thrust

See Also | angular momentum | force | forcefulness | physical property | strength

Momentum In Webster's Dictionary

\Mo*men"tum\, n.; pl. L. {Momenta}, F. {Momentums}. [L. See {Moment}.] 1. (Mech.) The quantity of motion in a moving body, being always proportioned to the quantity of matter multiplied into the velocity; impetus. 2. Essential element, or constituent element. I shall state the several momenta of the distinction in separate propositions. --Sir W. Hamilton.

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