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conservation of momentum

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conservation of momentum  
n.  A principle stating that the total linear momentum of an isolated system remains constant regardless of changes within the system.
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conservation of momentum  
A conservation law stating that the total linear momentum of a closed system remains constant through time, regardless of other possible changes within the system.
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