Factor in an object's momentum (8)

I believe the answer is:

velocity

(Other definitions for velocity that I've seen before include "Swiftness" , "Speed of travel" , "Distance travelled per unit of time" , "Love city on speed" , "Rate of movement." .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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