Question

question 16 (1 point)
in an inelastic collision involving an isolated system, the change in the momentum is

a) equal to the initial momentum
b) more than the initial momentum
c) zero
d) equal to the final momentum
e) more than the final momentum

Explanation:

In an isolated system, according to the law of conservation of momentum, the total momentum before the collision is equal to the total momentum after the collision. The change in momentum \(\Delta p = p_{final}-p_{initial}\). Since \(p_{final}=p_{initial}\) (conservation of momentum for an isolated system), \(\Delta p = 0\).

Answer:

C. zero