Linear Momentum and its Conservation
 

Linear Momentum and its Conservation problem 23


What is a statement of the principle of conservation of momentum?


  • Momentum is the product of mass and velocity.


  • In an elastic collision momentum is constant.


  • The momentum of an isolated system is constant.


  • The force acting on a body is proportional to its rate of change of momentum.



 

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