In Which One of the Following Situations Is Linear Momentum

question 65

Multiple Choice

In which one of the following situations is linear momentum not conserved?

• A)A bomb suspended by a string explodes into one hundred fragments.
• B)A bowling ball collides with a set of ten pins.
• C)A golf ball is struck by a club.
• D)An astronaut floating in space throws a hammer away and subsequently moves in the opposite direction.
• E)A tree limb is struck by lightning and falls to the ground.

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