Change in momentum

Definition

The change in momentum refers to the difference between the initial momentum and the final momentum of an object. It is a measure of how much an object's motion has changed.

Related terms

Initial Momentum: The initial momentum is the amount of motion an object has before any external forces act upon it.

Final Momentum: The final momentum is the amount of motion an object has after all external forces have acted upon it.

Impulse:

Impulse refers to the force applied to an object over a certain period of time, resulting in a change in its momentum.