momentum

(noun)

(of a body in motion) the product of its mass and velocity

Related Terms

  • differential geometry
  • gross domestic product

Examples of momentum in the following topics:

  • Differentiation and Rates of Change in the Natural and Social Sciences

    • Newton's second law of motion states that the derivative of the momentum of a body equals the force applied to the body.
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