The Conservation of Linear Momentum Principle States That

Multiple Choice

The conservation of linear momentum principle states that

A) The momentum of an object will be unchanged following a collision
B) An object's momentum is unaffected by frictional forces
C) The combined momentum of colliding objects is unchanged after the event
D) The energy lost during a collision is the consequence of deformation
E) The combined momentum of colliding objects changes by an amount that is proportional to the sum of velocities after the event