Is momentum a scalar or vector quantity?

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The question is asking whether momentum is classified as a scalar or vector quantity, which involves understanding the definitions and properties of these types of quantities in physics.

Answer

vector quantity

The final answer is vector quantity

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The final answer is vector quantity

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Momentum is considered a vector quantity because it is the product of mass (a scalar) and velocity (a vector), resulting in a quantity that has both magnitude and direction.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume all physical quantities that are products of mass are scalars, but velocity, being a vector, makes momentum a vector as well.

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