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What generates momentum?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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Momentum is generated when a force acts on an object over time, causing it to accelerate from rest or change its existing motion. According to Newton's second law (F = Δp/Δt), applying force creates a change in momentum. The longer the force is applied or the greater the force, the more momentum is generated.

General · Class 12