When a Ball Undergoes a One-Dimensional Elastic Collision with a Wall

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Essay

When a ball undergoes a one-dimensional elastic collision with a wall, the velocity of the ball is reversed, while the wall remains stationary. Explain why this does not violate conservation of momentum.

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