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The unit of momentum is defined as kg*m/s, derived from the equation p=mv, where p represents momentum, m is mass in kilograms, and v is velocity in meters per second. While there is no specific unit of momentum named after a scientist, it can also be expressed in Newton seconds (N*s), where 1 Newton equals 1 kg*m/s². This alternative representation, although considered less common, is acceptable in certain contexts.

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what is the unit of momentum?

i know that p=mv which has units of kg*m/s but is there another way to write it?
 
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AFAIK, there isn't a unit for momentum named after a famous scientist, if that's the kind you're asking for - (like Energy = Kgm^2/s^2 = Joule).
 
is there a way to write it using Newtons?
 
A Newton is equal to 1 kg*m/s^2

So I guess theoretically you could give momentum in Newton seconds (as this would effectively cancel one of the "seconds"), but that seems pointless to me.
 
Jack Nagel said:
but that seems pointless to me.

although it does seem pointless, I've seen it used and I believe N*s is acceptable
 
mybsaccownt said:
although it does seem pointless, I've seen it used and I believe N*s is acceptable

I'll be damned. Interesting

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton-second"
 
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