Momentum Calculator

Calculate Linear Momentum

Calculate linear momentum (p = mv) with step-by-step solutions. Momentum is the product of mass and velocity.

Momentum Parameters

kg
m/s

Can be positive or negative (direction)

Formula

p = m × v

where: p = momentum, m = mass, v = velocity

About Momentum

Momentum is a vector quantity representing the motion of an object. It depends on both mass and velocity.

Common Units

  • • kg⋅m/s (SI unit)
  • • g⋅cm/s
  • • N⋅s (Newton-second)

Conservation of Momentum

In a closed system, the total momentum before a collision equals the total momentum after the collision.

p₁ + p₂ = p₁' + p₂'

This principle is fundamental in collision analysis.

Applications

Momentum is used in:

  • Collision analysis
  • Rocket propulsion
  • Sports physics
  • Vehicle safety design
  • Particle physics

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