Momentum to Kilogram-Meter per Second Conversion
Understanding Momentum and Kilogram-Meters per Second
The term "momentum" refers to a fundamental physical quantity, which is the product of an object's mass and its velocity. Kilogram-meter per second (kg·m/s) is the SI unit used to measure this physical quantity.
Therefore, converting "momentum" to "kilogram-meter per second" is not a conversion between two different physical quantities, but rather an explanation of how a specific unit (kg·m/s) relates to the general concept it measures (momentum).
If you are looking to convert between different units of momentum (e.g., slug-feet per second to kilogram-meters per second), please use the appropriate conversion tool. If you are trying to understand the concept of momentum, this page clarifies that kg·m/s is a direct measure of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is momentum?
Momentum is a fundamental concept in physics, defined as the product of the mass and velocity of an object. It is a vector quantity, possessing both magnitude and direction.
What is a kilogram-meter per second?
A kilogram-meter per second (kg·m/s) is the SI unit of momentum. It represents the momentum of a mass of one kilogram moving at a velocity of one meter per second.
Are kilogram-meters per second and momentum the same?
Kilogram-meters per second is a unit of momentum. So, while not identical terms, they are directly related in that the unit measures the quantity.