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frosja888
1 month ago
6

Two balls, each with a mass of 0.5 kg, collide on a pool table. Is the law of conservation of momentum satisfied in this collisi

on? Explain why or why not.
Physics
2 answers:
Maru [3.3K]1 month ago
6 0
The principle of momentum conservation<span> is a key law in the field of physics. It asserts that the </span>momentum<span> within a system remains unchanged unless there are </span>external forces influencing the system. In the case of two balls, each weighing 0.5 kg, colliding on a pool table<span>, this principle does not hold because external forces acted upon the balls during the collision. </span>
Softa [3K]1 month ago
4 0
Indeed, the conservation of momentum law is upheld. The cumulative momentum prior to the impact is 1.5 kg • m/s, and it remains 1.5 kg • m/s after the impact as well. Thus, the momentum is unchanged following the collision.
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