Linear Momentum and its Conservation
 

Linear Momentum and its Conservation problem 17


A helium atom of mass collides normally with a wall. The atom arrives at the wall with speed and then rebounds along its original path. Assume that the collision is perfectly elastic. What is the change in the momentum of the atom during its collision?


  • zero








 

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