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What device is used to measure momentum?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

There's no single device that directly measures momentum. Instead, momentum is calculated using:

  • Scales or balances to measure mass
  • Speedometers, radar guns, or motion sensors to measure velocity
  • High-speed cameras with motion analysis software
  • Force plates and timing gates in sports science

The measurements are then combined using the formula p = mv.

General · Class 12