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Momentum is conserved whenever total mechanical energy is conserved.
I believe this is false. Am I correct?
15 years ago

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drwls
Momentum is always conserved. The statement is true but mechanical energy conservation is not a necessary condition.

The statement is true but the reverse statement is not.
15 years ago

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