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linear momentum

American  
[lin-ee-er-moh-men-tuhm] / ˈlɪn i ər moʊˈmɛn təm /

noun

  1. Mechanics. momentum.

linear momentum Scientific  

  1. See momentum

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Linear momentum is defined as the product of a system’s mass multiplied by its velocity.

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