Momentum-Intuitive feeling required

[jrm2002]

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"??

Please help

 

[TheloniousMONK]

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.

 

[kyle8921]

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Momentum can be thought of as a measure of the "oomph" or force behind an object's movement. It takes into account both the mass of the object and its velocity. In simpler terms, an object with more mass or moving at a faster speed will have a greater momentum.

Think of it like a bowling ball rolling down a lane. The heavier the ball and the faster it is moving, the more momentum it has. This momentum is what allows the ball to knock down the pins at the end of the lane.

In a more scientific sense, momentum is a property of an object that describes how difficult it is to stop or change its motion. This is why a larger or faster moving object will have a greater momentum - it takes more force to change its direction or stop it completely.

So, in summary, momentum is a measure of an object's tendency to keep moving in the same direction at the same speed. It is influenced by both the mass and velocity of the object and can be thought of as the force behind its movement. I hope this helps to provide a more intuitive understanding of momentum.