Momentum

Definition

Momentum is a property of moving objects that depends on both their mass and velocity. It describes how difficult it is to stop an object in motion.

Related terms

Impulse:

Impulse is the change in momentum of an object when a force acts upon it for a certain amount of time.

Conservation of Momentum:

This principle states that in a closed system where no external forces act, the total momentum before an event is equal to the total momentum after the event.

Elastic Collision:

An elastic collision occurs when two objects collide and bounce off each other without any loss of kinetic energy.