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Luvs_Mariah_C
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What do I use when momentum is conserved? Please post.
What is the conservation of momentum?
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In summary, when momentum is conserved, you can use the equation Mass 1 x's Vi 1 + Mass 2 x's Vi 2=mass 1 x's Vf 1 + mass 2 x's Vf 2, where Vi 1 is the initial velocity of mass 1 and mass 1 is equal to mass 2. This equation helps you find the total momentum before and after a collision. If you have a specific problem, feel free to post it with your thoughts on solving it and we will assist you.
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DeBbIeFrIcKeNrAy
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Hey honey! Here is the equation you would use!
Mass 1 x's Vi 1 + Mass 2 x's Vi 2=mass 1 x's Vf 1 + mass 2 x's Vf 2
and you are given that Vi 1 is 4 m/s and the mass 1 is = to mass 2 so there u go babe:)
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Mass 1 x's Vi 1 + Mass 2 x's Vi 2=mass 1 x's Vf 1 + mass 2 x's Vf 2
and you are given that Vi 1 is 4 m/s and the mass 1 is = to mass 2 so there u go babe:)
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chroot
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Debbie said it well. 
If you add up all the momentum of all the things moving before a collision, it must equal the momentum of all the things moving after the collision.
If you have a specific problem that you're having trouble with, go ahead and post it, along with your thoughts on how to solve it, and we'll help you get it done.
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If you add up all the momentum of all the things moving before a collision, it must equal the momentum of all the things moving after the collision.If you have a specific problem that you're having trouble with, go ahead and post it, along with your thoughts on how to solve it, and we'll help you get it done.
- Warren
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