If a mass or masseless particle carries momentum then shouldnt force also carry momentum?

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2006-10-22 10:17:20 · 3 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

Force is the time derivative of momentum.

2006-10-22 10:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by kirchwey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

No, a massless particle has zero momentum.

F = ma momentum = 1/2 Mass x velocity^2

2006-10-22 17:22:38 · answer #2 · answered by Roadkill 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

momentum is a force

2006-10-22 17:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by t_roy_e 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋