Momentum or quantity of movement, is a term derived from Latin and translated into Spanish means "movement". It is a word used in physics to define the product between the mass of a body and the speed. Momentum is linked to the amount of mass an object contains and the speed with which it is moving.
Considering that movement is transferable, it can be said then that a person can transmit movement or momentum to an object.
This word was used by the physicist Isaac Newton to refer to a body in motion. Newton used Latin since in ancient times, classes were taught in that language in all the nations of Europe.
Newton wanted to understand how bodies overcome inertia to achieve momentum. This is why it creates the three laws of motion: the first law states that an object in motion stays on the same path at a constant speed, unless an external force intervenes.
This law reflects the principle of inertia proposed by Galileo Galilei: "an object in motion will follow the same direction at a constant speed, unless it is interrupted". This means then, that a body, whether in motion or at rest, will follow a constant pattern, supporting any change in its speeds, until some energy appears that intercedes in the impulse of said change.
Newton's second law states that the modification in motion is directly associated with the dimension of the external force. In this case, a direct link is shown between bodies and elements that make up the universe, aspects of great relevance since they influence momentum.
Finally, Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In this law, Newton shows that actions and reactions are inherent and that bodies have as much resistance as is necessary to overcome the impulse they receive.
At present, the term momentum is known as motion or linear momentum, whose physical expression is symbolized by a p and its formula is: p = m * v.
Where:
m = mass.
v = velocity.
