What is an example of conservation of momentum?
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What is an example of conservation of momentum?
Law of Conservation of Momentum:
The law of conservation of momentum states that momentum cannot be created or destroyed. The law of conservation of momentum explains that momentum is transferred between objects during a collision.
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View this answerOne common example of the law of conservation of momentum is collisions between billiard balls. When playing pool, the cue ball hits a colored ball...
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Chapter 13 / Lesson 2Learn about the law of conservation of momentum. Understand the basic principle, the equation of conservation of linear momentum, and its application with examples.
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