[[Linear Momentum]] Total momentum of system stays the same when there is no external force acting on it. # Summary * Total momentum is vector sum * If net external force is 0, then momentum stays the same. * Momentum is conserved in every action * Nonzero net external force transfers momentum in or out of system, which is impulse. * Center of mass velocity stays constant when no external force. # Center of Mass Velocity $$\vec v_{cm}=\frac{\Sigma \vec p_i}{\Sigma m_i}$$ Treats whole system like momentum is concentrated in one point.