Momentum
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007393
A fundamental physical quantity representing the product of an object's mass and its velocity, indicating its quantity of motion. In the atmosphere, it describes the motion of air parcels and is conserved in the absence of external forces. Momentum transfer between the atmosphere and the Earth's surface drives ocean currents and influences weather patterns.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007393 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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