AP Physics C: Mechanics / Unit 4: Linear Momentum
4.1 Linear Momentum
Notes
$$\vec p=m\vec v$$
- Momentum is a vector, in kg·m/s.
Practice
A 3 kg ball moving at 4 m/s has momentum:
$3\times4$.
Which has more momentum?
10 vs 15.
Momentum's direction is the same as:
$m$ is positive.
Ready for more? Take the Unit 4 test.