The momentum of an isolated system is conserved
A)only in inelastic collisions.
B)only in elastic collisions.
C)in both elastic and inelastic collisions.

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The law of conservation of momentum states that the momentum of an isolated system remains constant, whether the collision is elastic or inelastic. In elastic collisions, the kinetic energy is also conserved, whereas in inelastic collisions, some of the kinetic energy is converted into other forms of energy, such as heat or sound. Therefore, the momentum of an isolated system is conserved in both elastic and inelastic collisions.

The Momentum of an Isolated System Is Conserved