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Conservation of Linear Momentum and Collisions in AP Physics C: Mechanics

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The conservation of linear momentum states that the total momentum of a system remains constant if no external forces act on it. In collisions, momentum is transferred between objects but the total momentum before and after the collision is always the same.

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AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam Guide

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