Momentum
Linear momentum combines mass with signed velocity in one dimension.
Momentum
Forces · 2 inputs
How to use this calculator
- Enter mass in kg.
- Enter velocity in m/s.
- Select Calculate and keep the output unit with the answer.
Before you use the answer
Choose a system boundary and a positive direction before entering measured values. Introductory equations deliberately leave out some real-world effects. If the setup has changing acceleration, drag, losses or nonuniform properties, first decide whether the simplified model is a useful approximation.
This is a classical model. Relativistic motion needs a different expression.
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Why might a result be approximate?
Measurement uncertainty, ideal-model assumptions and floating-point rounding can all matter. Displaying more digits does not improve the original measurement.
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