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What is linear momentum ? Write its SI unit

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Product of mass and velocity of body is called its linear momentum.
Linear momentum (p)
p= mv
SI unit of momentum kg `ms^(-1)` or Ns CGS unit of momentum is g `cm^(-1)`
dimension of momentum is `[M^(1) L^(1) T^(-1)]`
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