Definition of Momentum
Momentum
mo·men·tum
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the force or speed of movement of an object;
e.g. The snowboarder gained momentum while sliding down the steep, snowy slope.
(noun)
(in physics) the property of a moving body that determines how long it will take to bring it to rest when it is under the action of a constant force;
e.g. The momentum of a pendulum.
Related Words
Comments
