alleryWhat dynamic physical quantity was referred to by Sir Isaac Newton using the Latin term motus (motion)?
AScalar energy
BKinetic force
CLinear momentum
DAngular velocity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Linear momentum
Newton used the term motion to designate the product of quantity of matter and velocity, now termed momentum.
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