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momentem

Momentem is a term encountered in various, largely informal contexts and is not a standard entry in mainstream physics or mathematics. In many references it appears as a Latin-inspired variant of momentum or as a fictional quantity in speculative physics or science fiction. Because of the lack of a single, universally accepted definition, its meaning is highly context-dependent.

Etymology and forms: The word derives from Latin momentum, meaning movement or thrust; momentem appears as an

Proposed meanings in literature and discourse: In some theoretical discussions, momentem is used to denote a

Relationship to momentum and impulse: In classical mechanics, momentum p = m v is a well-defined vector;

See also: Momentum, Impulse, Conservation of momentum, Relativistic momentum.

inflected
form
in
Latin
phrases,
and
in
English-language
writing
it
is
sometimes
adopted
as
a
coined
term.
quantity
associated
with
the
intensity
of
motion
in
a
system,
distinct
from
linear
momentum,
or
as
a
measure
of
the
instantaneous
"weight"
of
a
motion;
in
others,
it
is
used
as
a
purely
fictional
parameter
with
units
chosen
by
the
author.
However,
none
of
these
usages
are
standardized.
impulse
is
the
change
in
momentum
over
time
due
to
a
force.
If
momentem
is
used
in
place
of
momentum,
it
should
be
clearly
defined
by
the
author
to
avoid
confusion.