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

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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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