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Chapter 7 Wiki toc = = = = = = = = =Lesson 1A Notes =

**Momentum**- quantity of motion an object has

Depends on mass and velocity, measured in kgm/s

p=m*v

Momentum is a vector quantity that can be described in the direction of motion

Check Your Understanding Question Answers:

1A. 540 kgm/s E 1B. 20,000 kgm/s N 1C. 80 kgm/s S

2A. Double 2B. Triple 2C. Double 2D. Quadruple

3. The velocity of the tight end is twice that of the lineman. The velocity of the halfback is three times that of the lineman. The halfback and tight end both have the greatest momentum.