Mvr (Momentum of a Point Mass)

Definition

The momentum of a point mass, represented by mvr, is the product of an object's mass (m) and its velocity (v) in a specific direction. It quantifies the motion and impact of an object.

Related terms

Linear Momentum: Linear momentum refers to the product of an object's mass and its linear velocity. It describes the quantity of motion in a straight line.

Impulse: Impulse is defined as the change in momentum experienced by an object when a force acts upon it for a certain amount of time.

Conservation of Linear Momentum: Conservation of linear momentum states that in a closed system where no external forces act, the total linear momentum before an event or interaction is equal to the total linear momentum after that event or interaction.