Momentum

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007534",
  "term": "Momentum",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A vector quantity representing the motion of a particle or object, calculated as the product of its mass and its velocity. It possesses both magnitude and a direction identical to the velocity vector. The standard unit for momentum is the kilogram meter per second (kg⋅m⋅s⁻¹).",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "mass",
    "velocity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 12 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/momentum/"
}