How do you calculate linear momentum?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
To calculate linear momentum, multiply the object's mass by its velocity using the formula P = mv. First, ensure your mass is in kilograms and velocity in meters per second for SI units. Then perform the multiplication. For instance, a 1500 kg car traveling at 20 m/s has momentum of 30,000 kg·m/s. Remember that velocity includes direction, so momentum is also directional.
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