Total Momentum of the System
Definition
The total momentum of a system refers to the combined momentum of all objects within that system. It takes into account both mass and velocity.
Related terms
Conservation of Momentum: The principle stating that in a closed system, the total momentum before an event is equal to the total momentum after the event.
Impulse: The change in momentum of an object resulting from a force applied over a certain time interval.
Elastic Collision: A collision between objects where both kinetic energy and momentum are conserved.
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Study guides (1)
AP Physics 1 - 5.2 Representations of Changes in Momentum
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