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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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For a system of particles, the total linear momentum of the system is equal to:
Options
A The sum of the momenta of the individual particles.
B The total mass multiplied by the velocity of the center of mass.
C Both A and B are true.
Correct Answer
D Zero, if the system is isolated.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The lecture states that total momentum p_tot = Σ m_i v_i. It also states that M v_CM = Σ m_i v_i = p_tot. Therefore, both statements are equivalent and true.

Hint

v_CM is defined based on the individual momenta.

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Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 497 of 1250
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