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when two objects collide some kinetic energy can be lost to heat, so some of the kinetic energy of the two colliding objects transfers to the individual particles of these objects. Does the same thing happen for momentum?
Conservation of momentum is a fundamental law of physics that states that the total momentum of a closed system remains constant over time, regardless of any external forces acting on the system.
When two objects collide, the total momentum of the system remains constant before and after the collision. This means that the sum of the momenta of the two objects before the collision is equal to the sum of the momenta of the two objects after the collision.
Momentum is calculated as the product of an object's mass and velocity. The equation for momentum is p = mv, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity.
Yes, momentum is conserved in all types of collisions, including elastic and inelastic collisions. In an elastic collision, both the total momentum and kinetic energy of the system are conserved. In an inelastic collision, only the total momentum is conserved, with some kinetic energy being converted into other forms of energy.
Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In the context of collisions, this means that the force exerted by one object on another during a collision is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force exerted by the second object on the first. This exchange of forces contributes to the conservation of momentum in the system.