Momentum-Intuitive feeling required

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Momentum can be intuitively understood as the tendency of an object to maintain its motion. Observations of collisions, such as a car hitting a fly versus a semi-truck, illustrate that larger mass or higher velocity results in greater momentum. This concept emphasizes that momentum reflects how difficult it is to change an object's motion. The discussion highlights that momentum is not just a mathematical formula but a physical property observable in everyday scenarios. Understanding momentum in this way can enhance comprehension of its implications in real-world situations.
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I know Momentum is the product of :

Momentum = Mass x Velocity

Can anyone explain the meaning of momentum intuitively?More in a physical manner than only a mathematical definition like the "Momentum is the product of mass and velocity"??

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One can very easily develop an understanding of momentum through observation. Think about a car driving along at 60 mph running into a fly. Now think about a car driving along at the same speed running into a semi moving at the same speed. Think of some other scenarios along this line. The conclusion that you should come to is that momentum is the measure of an objects tendency to continue in its direction of motion.
 
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Starting with the mass considerations #m(t)# is mass of water #M_{c}# mass of container and #M(t)# mass of total system $$M(t) = M_{C} + m(t)$$ $$\Rightarrow \frac{dM(t)}{dt} = \frac{dm(t)}{dt}$$ $$P_i = Mv + u \, dm$$ $$P_f = (M + dm)(v + dv)$$ $$\Delta P = M \, dv + (v - u) \, dm$$ $$F = \frac{dP}{dt} = M \frac{dv}{dt} + (v - u) \frac{dm}{dt}$$ $$F = u \frac{dm}{dt} = \rho A u^2$$ from conservation of momentum , the cannon recoils with the same force which it applies. $$\quad \frac{dm}{dt}...
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