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Momentum Basics
Mass times velocity
Momentum is mass times velocity; in closed systems total momentum is conserved, guiding predictions in collisions and motion.
- momentum
- mass
- velocity
- conservation
- collisions
Define
Momentum p = m*v; direction matters.
Conservation
Total momentum stays constant in isolated systems.
Collisions
Elastic vs inelastic collisions redistribute momentum differently.