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What is the formula for linear momentum (P)?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

The formula for linear momentum is P = mv, where P represents momentum, m is the object's mass (in kilograms), and v is its velocity (in meters per second). For example, a 2 kg ball moving at 5 m/s has a momentum of 10 kg·m/s. This simple yet powerful formula helps predict how objects will behave when forces act upon them.

General · Class 12