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What is the best definition for the term “conserved” in the law of conservation of momentum?A. the same over time B. increasing at a constant rate C. equal to mass times velocit…

What is the best definition for the term “conserved” in the law of conservation of momentum?A. the same over time B. increasing at a constant rate C. equal to mass times velocit…
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What is the best definition for the term “conserved” in the law of conservation of momentum?A. the same over time

B. increasing at a constant rate
C. equal to mass times velocity
D. dependent on the number of particles in the group

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Conservation in this case means that it doesn't change. Momentum isn't created or destroyed, but it remains constant.
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