Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Linear momentum and its conservation

Linear momentum and its conservation — practice question

What does the principle of conservation of momentum state?

  • AForce is equal to the rate of change of momentum.
  • BMomentum is the product of mass and velocity.
  • CThe total momentum of a system remains constant provided no external force acts on it.
  • DThe total momentum of two bodies after collision is equal to their total momentum before collision.

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