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What is momentum?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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Momentum is a fundamental concept in physics that describes the quantity of motion an object possesses. It represents how difficult it is to stop a moving object. An object with greater momentum requires more force to bring it to rest. For example, a heavy truck moving at high speed has much more momentum than a bicycle moving at the same speed, making it harder to stop.

General · Class 12