Law of Conservation of Linear Momentum
Law of conservation of linear momentum states if the net external force acting on a system of bodies is zero, then the momentum of the system remains constant.
law of conservation of linear momentum formula |
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\(\large{ \overrightarrow{p} = m \; \overrightarrow{v} }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ \overrightarrow{p} }\) = linear momentum | \(\large{\frac{lbm-ft}{sec}}\) | \(\large{\frac{kg-m}{s}}\) |
\(\large{ m }\) = mass | \(\large{lbm}\) | \(\large{kg}\) |
\(\large{ \overrightarrow{v} }\) = linear velocity | \(\large{\frac{ft}{sec}}\) | \(\large{\frac{m}{s}}\) |
Tags: Momentum Equations Law of Conservation Equations Laws of Physics