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momentum
The tendency of a moving object to keep moving.

The momentum of an object is its mass times its velocity, so trucks generally have more momentum than cars, and fast-moving cars have more momentum than slower ones.

This entry is located in the following unit: Automobile or Related Car Terms (page 4)
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angular momentum
The product of the moment of inertia of a body and the angular velocity.

Its importance lies in the fact that a body with a large angular momentum needs a considerable force (torque) to slow or to stop its rotation.

This entry is located in the following unit: Astronomy and related astronomical terms (page 2)