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Definition: This calculator computes the momentum (\( p \)) of an object based on its mass (\( m \)) and velocity (\( v \)).
Purpose: It is used in classical mechanics to determine the momentum of an object, which is a measure of its motion, applicable in physics problems involving collisions and dynamics.
The calculator uses the relationship:
Where:
Explanation: Enter the mass and velocity in the chosen units, and the calculator computes the momentum. Results are displayed with 5 decimal places, using scientific notation if the value exceeds 100,000 or is less than 0.0001. For default inputs (\( m = 2 \, \text{kg} \), \( v = 5 \, \text{m/s} \)), the calculated momentum \( p \) is 10.00000 kg·m/s.
Details: Calculating momentum is crucial for understanding the motion of objects, especially in scenarios involving collisions and conservation laws, aiding in the analysis of physical systems in mechanics.
How do I find the momentum of an object?
Measure the mass in kilograms and the velocity in meters/second. Compute the momentum using the formula \( p = m \cdot v \). The result will be in kg·m/s.
What does momentum represent?
Momentum represents the quantity of motion of a moving object, a vector quantity that depends on both mass and velocity, often used in the study of collisions and conservation principles.
What is the formula for momentum?
The formula for momentum is \( p = m \cdot v \), where \( m \) is the mass and \( v \) is the velocity. The standard unit for momentum is kg·m/s.