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linear momentum of a body is defined as the product of its mass and its

velocity
Newtons Second Law states: The rate of change of (linear) momentum of an
object is proportional to the resultant force that acts upon it
principle of conservation of linear momentum states that: The total linear
momentum of a system of interacting bodies remains constant, providing no
external forces are acting.
A (perfectly) elastic collision is one in which kinetic energy is conserved
An inelastic collision is one in which some kinetic energy is lost
A totally inelastic collision is one in which the bodies stick together after
impact
Newtonsfirstlaw:Everybodycontinuesatrestorwithconstantvelocityunless
acteduponbyaresultantforce
CentripetalforceisnotaseparateforceduetocircularmotionItisanunbalanced
force,producingthemotion
Statementcouldread:"ThegravitationalpulloftheEarthprovidesthecentripetal
forcerequiredtokeepthespacecraftinorbit.
1electronvoltisdefinedasanamountofkineticenergygainedbyanelectronwhenitisacceleratedacrossa
potentialdifferenceof1volt.

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