Momentum Formula (p = mv)
p = m·v
What it means
Linear momentum is the product of an object's mass and velocity, a conserved quantity in collisions.
Variables
| Symbol | Quantity | SI unit |
|---|---|---|
p | momentum | kg·m/s |
m | mass | kg |
v | velocity | m/s |
Worked example
Given m = 2 kg, v = 5 m/s, solve for p:
p = 10 kg·m/s