When momentum is conserved
A) the magnitude of the momentum does not change with time.
B) the direction of the momentum does not change with time.
C) the magnitude and the direction of the momentum do not change with time.
D) none of the above is true.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Momentum is a vector quantity, which means it has both magnitude and direction. When momentum is conserved, both the magnitude and the direction of the momentum remain constant over time.

When Momentum Is Conserved