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प्रश्न
Explain the meaning of the following equation : .
p = m x v
where symbols have their usual meanings.
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उत्तर
The given equation describes the momentum of a body as the product of its mass and velocity.
P = m × v
where, P = momentum
m = mass of the body
v = velocity of the body
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