1. Conservation of Momentum

2. Conservation of Momentum
Momentum is not created or destroyed, it is conserved, it is only transferred from one object to another.
You must have 2 objects for the conservation of momentum to apply.
Newton’s Cradle conserves momentum.
Tennis Balls
… in space

3. Example: Momentum Conservation
What happens to the girl’s speed if dad rolls off?

4. Example: Momentum Conservation
Why does the rocket lift off?

5. Formula:
Use for problems dealing with a collision or explosion

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