Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
momenta
noun
mə-ˈmen-tə
Definition
Momenta is the plural form of momentum, which refers to the quantity of motion an object has, dependent on its mass and velocity.
Examples
- The car gained momenta as it sped down the highway.
- In sports, the team carried momenta after scoring the first goal.
- As he spoke, she could feel the momenta of his argument building.
Meaning
In physics, momenta describes how much motion an object possesses and how difficult it is to stop the object. It can also imply the driving force or impetus behind an action or movement.
Synonyms
- impetus
- drive
- force
- power
- energy
