The Law of Conservation of Momentum Applies to a System

question 41

Multiple Choice

The law of conservation of momentum applies to a system of colliding objects only if:

• A)there is no change in kinetic energy of the system
• B)the coefficient of restitution is one
• C)the coefficient of restitution is zero
• D)the net external impulse is zero
• E)the collisions are all elastic

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