Understanding Momentum and Conservation in Falling Balls

[Ereny]

consider a ball falling to the ground.

a. why is momentum not conserved from the perspective of the ball? explain

b. define a system for which the momentum of the ball falling to the ground is conserved

 

[tiny-tim]

Hi Ereny!

Show us what you've tried, and where you're stuck, and then we'll know how to help!

 

[Ereny]

Hey tiny tim ;)!

I actually figured it out ...