what is the maximum change of momentum that can occur in an elastic collision? give a proof of why this is true.
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Zero.
This is true for elastic, plastic, and all collisions in general.
As long as the system is not acted on by a force outside the system, the momentum is invariant.
This is true for elastic, plastic, and all collisions in general.
As long as the system is not acted on by a force outside the system, the momentum is invariant.