Unit for Momentum: kg·m/s & kg·m/s²

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The discussion revolves around the proper unit for momentum in physics, specifically questioning whether kg·m/s is the correct unit and if it can also be expressed as kg·m/s².

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  • The original poster questions the validity of kg·m/s as the unit for momentum and explores the possibility of kg·m/s² being an appropriate unit as well. Some participants affirm kg·m/s as correct while challenging the notion of kg·m/s² as a unit for momentum.

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The conversation includes affirmations of kg·m/s as the correct unit for momentum, while there is an ongoing exploration of the implications of using kg·m/s², which is identified as a unit of force. Participants are engaging in clarifying the definitions and relationships between these units.

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Is kg·m/s the proper unit for momentum? Can it also be expressed as ( kg·m/s² )?
 
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kg·m/s is correct.

kg·m/s² cannot be a unit of momentum--it's a unit of force equivalent to 1 N.
 
1. One form of the proper metric unit for momentum is

a. (N·sec) b. (kg·m) c. (kg·m/s²) d. (Joule)

I know that kg·m/s is a unit for momentum, but can it also be expressed as kg·m/s²?
 
(I merged the two threads--please don't ask the same thing in separate threads.)
 

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