About The Word Momentum
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Momentum
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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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