MOMENTUM
PATTERNS
Momentum refers to the quantity of motion that an object has, or velocity times mass. If an object is in motion and has mass, then it has momentum. Momentum relates to patterns in martial arts. Patterns are a series of combined steps and techniques. During a pattern, the mass, which is the person, is in motion. Therefore, it has momentum. 1.) What is the unit of momentum? kg m/s 2.) If a karate master is 60 kg and is doing their pattern at a speed of 5 m/s, what is the momentum? p= 300 kg m/s |