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What is the total momentum before the collision?

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When two objects collide the complete momentum before the collision is similar to the complete momentum afterwards the collision (in the absence of outside forces) . This is the law of conservation of momentum . it's accurate for all collisions .

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When two objects collide the total momentum before the collision is equal to the total momentum after the collision (in the absence of external forces). This is the law of conservation of momentum. It is true for all collisions.

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