How do you derive linear momentum?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Linear momentum is derived from Newton's Second Law. Starting with F = ma (force euals mass times acceleration), and knowing that acceleration a = (v - u)/t (change in velocity over time), we can write F = m(v - u)/t. Rearranging gives Ft = mv - mu, where mv and mu represent final and initial momentum respectively. This derivation shows that force applied over time changes an object's momentum.
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