Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum

Definition

This term refers to the study of the motion of a group of particles and how their combined momentum affects their overall behavior.

Related terms

Conservation of Momentum: The principle stating that the total momentum of an isolated system remains constant if no external forces act on it.

Elastic Collision:

A collision between objects where both kinetic energy and momentum are conserved.

Inelastic Collision:

A collision between objects where only momentum is conserved, but kinetic energy is not conserved.