Subjective Type

Define linear momentum and state its S.I. unit.

Solution

Linear momentum of a body can be defined as the product of its mass and velocity. The S.I. unit of linear momentum is $$Kgms^{-1}$$

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Laws of Motion

Using the conservation laws, demonstrate that the total mechanical energy of a planet of mass $$m$$ moving around the Sun along an ellipse depends only on its semi-major axis $$a.$$ Find this energy as a function of $$a.$$

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