Which quantity causes a change in linear momentum?
Physics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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A force causes a change in linear momentum. According to Newton's second law of motion, the change in linear momentum of an object is directly proportional to the applied force and occurs in the direction of that force. The equation that represents this relationship is:
Force=Δ Linear Momentum /ΔTime
In simpler terms, if a force is applied to an object over a period of time, it will experience a change in its linear momentum.