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What is the integral of momentum?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

The integral of momentum with respect to time represents action in physics, a fundamental quantity in advanced mechanics and quantum theory. Mathematically: ∫p dt. This concept is important in Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, forming the basis for the principle of least action, which governs the paths objects take through space and time.

General · Class 12