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momentum

noun

the product of a body's mass and its velocity

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Word length
8
Starts with
M
Ends with
M
Contains
OM
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˌmə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm

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noun

  1. the product of a body's mass and its velocity

    “the momentum of the particles was deduced from meteoritic velocities”

noun

  1. an impelling force or strength

    “the car's momentum carried it off the road”

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Example Sentences

the momentum of the particles was deduced from meteoritic velocities
the car's momentum carried it off the road

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