Combined Science GCSE
Momentum
What Momentum means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A vector property of a moving object, defined by the equation p = mv, where p is momentum in kilogram metres per second (kg m/s).
A property of every moving object, calculated as mass multiplied by velocity, with units kg m/s.
A property of moving objects, given the symbol p, calculated using the equation p = m × v.
Topics that use Momentum
- Momentum is a property of moving objects (AQA GCSE)
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