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How does Descartes' "quality of motion" differ from the modern

momentum?

Answer: Descartes was more of speed which defers from modern day velocity.

Explanation:

Descartes law if conservation referred or defined "motion" rather than "momentum" as what is obtainable in today's world as "speed" the rate at which something moves rather than "velocity" which is a product of speed and direction. So in conclusion Descartes was more of speed which defers from modern day velocity.