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ssal

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on: Jul 29, 2018
Is it realistic to apply the conservation of momentum to real world collisions where external forces act?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

An electron is accelerated through 100 kV. By what factor has its mass increased with respect to its rest mass?
 
  A)
 
  1.20
  B)
 
  1.55
  C)
 
  4.25
  D)
 
  6.50
  E)
 
  8.00


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Yes, in a collision the force each object exerts on the other acts only over a brief time interval and is very strong relative to the other forces. If the momenta immediately before and after the collision is measured, momentum will be very nearly conserved.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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