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  • 8.1: Linear Momentum

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    We define linear momentum as the product of an object's mass and velocity. It can be written as p = mv , where p is linear momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity.

    Linear momentum is a vector quantity because velocity is a vector quantity, and the linear momentum will have the same direction as the velocity. The units for linear momentum are kgm/s.