Momentum

Momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity, representing the quantity of motion an object has.

The formula for momentum (p) is p = mass (m) x velocity (v).

The unit for momentum is kg x m/sec.

The greater the mass of an object, the greater its momentum, assuming velocity remains constant.

The greater the velocity of an object, the greater its momentum, assuming mass remains constant.

The heavy object moving slowly may have more momentum if its mass compensates for its lower speed.

In a closed system, the total momentum before an event (like a collision) is equal to the total momentum after the event.

The principle states that the total momentum of a closed system remains constant if no external forces act on it.

Momentum = mass x velocity = 10 kg x 3 m/s = 30 kg*m/s.

Add the momentum of both objects before the collision to find the combined momentum.