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Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum

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

Definition

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

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