Newton-second
SI derived unit of impulse
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It can be used to identify the resultant velocity of a mass if a force accelerates the mass for a specific time interval.
Definition
Momentum is given by the formula:
- is the momentum in newton-seconds (N⋅s) or "kilogram-metres per second" (kg⋅m/s)
- is the mass in kilograms (kg)
- is the velocity in metres per second (m/s)
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Examples
This table gives the magnitudes of some momenta for various masses and speeds.
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