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linear momentum

American  
[lin-ee-er-moh-men-tuhm] / ˈlɪn i ər moʊˈmɛn təm /

noun

  1. Mechanics. momentum.


linear momentum Scientific  
  1. See momentum


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In a collision between objects, linear momentum is conserved.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

For all systems under all circumstances, energy, charge, linear momentum, and angular momentum are conserved.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

Angular momentum, like energy and linear momentum, is conserved.

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For all systems under all circumstances, energy, charge, linear momentum, and angular momentum are conserved.

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The linear momentum of a system is conserved.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015