Conservation of momentum


noun
1.
the principle that the total linear or angular momentum in any isolated system is constant, provided that no external force is applied
conservation of momentum
A conservation law stating that the total linear momentum of a closed system remains constant through time, regardless of other possible changes within the system.

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