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Total Momentum

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Total momentum refers to the combined momentum of all objects within a system. It takes into account both mass and velocity for each individual object.

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