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    momentum
    /mə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/

    noun

    • 1. the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.
    • 2. the impetus gained by a moving object: "the vehicle gained momentum as the road dipped"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOMENTUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    MOMENTUM definition: 1. the force that keeps an object moving: 2. the quality that keeps an event developing or making…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › momentumMomentum Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MOMENTUM is a property of a moving body that the body has by virtue of its mass and motion and that is equal to the product of the body's mass and velocity; broadly : a property of a moving body that determines the length of time required to bring it to rest when under the action of a constant force or moment.

  4. www.britannica.com › science › momentumMomentum | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

    Apr 27, 2024 · Momentum, product of the mass of a particle and its velocity. Momentum is a vector quantity; i.e., it has both magnitude and direction. Isaac Newton’s second law of motion states that the time rate of change of momentum is equal to the force acting on the particle.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MomentumMomentum - Wikipedia

    In Newtonian mechanics, momentum ( pl.: momenta or momentums; more specifically linear momentum or translational momentum) is the product of the mass and velocity of an object. It is a vector quantity, possessing a magnitude and a direction. If m is an object's mass and v is its velocity (also a vector quantity), then the object's ...

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMOMENTUM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    MOMENTUM meaning: 1. the force that keeps an object moving: 2. the quality that keeps an event developing or making…. Learn more.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › momentumMOMENTUM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    For an object moving in a line, the momentum is the mass of the object multiplied by its velocity (linear momentum); thus, a slowly moving, very massive body and a rapidly moving, light body can have the same momentum.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmomentum noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of momentum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOMENTUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If a process or movement gains momentum, it keeps developing or happening more quickly and keeps becoming less likely to stop.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMOMENTUM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    MOMENTUM definition: 1. the way in which something continues to move, increase, or develop: 2. in science, the force…. Learn more.

  11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › momentumMomentum - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Momentum is generally used to mean increasing forward motion. A boulder rolling down a hill gains momentum. So does a great idea, a team on a winning streak, or the economy.