Physics

Change in momentum

Change in momentum is a physical quantity describing the state, motion, or interaction of a system.

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Δp = m(v − v₀)

What it means

Change in momentum is a physical quantity describing the state, motion, or interaction of a system.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for analyzing collisions, rotating shafts, flywheels, levers, and moments of inertia.