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conservation of momentum [‚kän·sər′vā·shən əv mə′mən·təm]

(mechanics)

The principle that, when a system of masses is subject only to internal forces that masses of the system exert on one another, the total vector momentum of the system is constant; no violation of this principle has been found. Also known as momentum conservation.

Conservation of momentum

The principle that, when a system of masses is subject only to forces that masses of the system exert on one another, the total vector momentum of the system is constant. Since vector momentum is conserved, in problems involving more than one dimension the component of momentum in any direction will remain constant. The principle of conservation of momentum holds generally and is applicable in all fields of physics. In particular, momentum is conserved even if the particles of a system exert forces on one another or if the total mechanical energy is not conserved. Use of the principle of conservation of momentum is fundamental in the solution of collision problems. See Collision (physics), Momentum

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Given data on position and velocity over time, the computer found energy laws, and for the pendulum, the law of conservation of momentum.

Now, a computer that can work like a scientist to derive natural laws by Asian News International

Also a primer on basic physics, the book introduces such topics as Newton's laws, the conservation of momentum and energy, circular motion, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.

Don't Try This At Home: The Physics of Hollywood Movies by Science News

Three principles can be applied to a fluid flowing in a system: conservation of mass, conservation of momentum and conservation of energy.

Beating the heat: the basics of fluid flow and heat transfer and how ... by Francois-Saint-Cyr, Alexandra / Printed Circuit Design & Manufacture

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