State whether momentum is scaler or vector quantity find the unit of it in CGS and SI system - Science - Laws of Motion

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State whether momentum is scaler or vector quantity find the unit
of it in CGS and SI system

Deepika Sharma · Accepted Answer

Dear student

Momentum is a vector quantity
Momentum = mass x velocity
Since velocity is a vector having a definite direction and
magnitude, momentum also has the same direction as of the velocity
vector
Remember the definition and you won't have to remember the
unit!
Momentum (P) = mass x velocity = kg x m/s = kg m/s (SI unit)

CGS unit of momentum is g cm/s

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