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Momentum

If an object is moving, it has momentum. This is what keeps an object moving in the same direction. The more momentum something has, the harder it is to change its direction or bring it to a stop.

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Newton's cradle with five metallic spheres suspended in a row. The leftmost sphere is raised and red, showing potential energy before it strikes the others
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Momentum using a Newton's Cradle