Basic Details
Word: Momentum
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The strength or force that something has when it is moving; it refers to how much motion an object has.
Synonyms: Impetus, drive, energy
Antonyms: Inactivity, stillness
Idioms and Phrases
- Build up momentum: To create increasing energy and movement in an activity. Example: "The team started to build up momentum after winning their first few matches."
- Gain momentum: To increase in speed or strength. Example: "After a slow start, the project began to gain momentum as more people joined in."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The skateboard rolled down the ramp, picking up momentum as it went faster.
Example 2: The car gained momentum as it went downhill, making it easier to reach the speed limit.
Example 3: The dancer used the momentum from her last spin to leap into the air gracefully.
Fun Fact
Did you know that in physics, momentum is calculated as the product of an object's mass and its velocity? This means that heavier objects require more force to change their momentum than lighter objects!
Famous Quote
"An object in motion stays in motion unless acted on by an external force." Isaac Newton
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "momentum" mean?
a) The time it takes to stop
b) The strength of an object when it is moving
c) The sound an object makes
d) A type of energy drink
Answer: b) The strength of an object when it is moving
2. Which of these is a synonym of "momentum"?
a) Force
b) Impetus
c) Weight
d) Speed
Answer: b) Impetus
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "momentum"?
a) Movement
b) Inactivity
c) Push
d) Energy
Answer: b) Inactivity
4. Which sentence uses "momentum" correctly?
a) The momentum was too strong for me to carry.
b) The car lost momentum when it started to go uphill.
c) The momentum tasted sweet and juicy.
d) My sister has a lot of momentum in her drawings.
Answer: b) The car lost momentum when it started to go uphill.
5. Which idiom means to develop increasing movement or energy?
a) Build up momentum
b) Catch a wave
c) Jump on the bandwagon
d) Running against the wind
Answer: a) Build up momentum
