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Which law states that the total linear momentum of a system of particles cannot change if no net external force acts on the system?
Which law states that the total linear momentum of a system of particles cannot change if no net external force acts on the system?
- Newton's First Law
- Law of Conservation of Linear Momentum (correct)
- Newton's Third Law
- Newton's Second Law
What is an inelastic collision?
What is an inelastic collision?
- A collision where the total kinetic energy of the system is conserved
- A collision where the particles stick together after the collision
- A collision where some of the kinetic energy is lost (correct)
- A collision where no energy is lost
What is a completely inelastic collision?
What is a completely inelastic collision?
- A collision where the total kinetic energy of the system is conserved
- A collision where no energy is lost
- A collision where some of the kinetic energy is lost
- A collision where the particles stick together after the collision (correct)
What happens to the total linear momentum of a system of particles before and after a collision if the net external force on the system is zero?
What happens to the total linear momentum of a system of particles before and after a collision if the net external force on the system is zero?
What will be studied in this lab?
What will be studied in this lab?
Which type of collision is characterized by the loss of kinetic energy, such as in thermal energy?
Which type of collision is characterized by the loss of kinetic energy, such as in thermal energy?
What is the maximum energy loss that occurs when particles stick together after a collision?
What is the maximum energy loss that occurs when particles stick together after a collision?
What type of collision is characterized by the conservation of both linear momentum and kinetic energy?
What type of collision is characterized by the conservation of both linear momentum and kinetic energy?
What is the law that states that the total linear momentum of a system of particles cannot change if no net external force acts on the system?
What is the law that states that the total linear momentum of a system of particles cannot change if no net external force acts on the system?
What properties of a collision will be studied in the lab involving a ball and a pendulum?
What properties of a collision will be studied in the lab involving a ball and a pendulum?
