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skoro · July 19, 2013, 09:02 AM

Momentum (product of mass x velocity) is a more valid measure for comparison. But energy yields a larger figure and is much sexier for marketing purposes. So, that's what manufacturers publish.

July 19, 2013, 09:02 AM	#3
skoro Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,952	Momentum (product of mass x velocity) is a more valid measure for comparison. But energy yields a larger figure and is much sexier for marketing purposes. So, that's what manufacturers publish.