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Linear momentum

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Linear momentum refers to the quantity of motion possessed by an object. It is calculated by multiplying an object's mass (m) by its velocity (v).