conservation of momentum

Definition of Conservation Of Momentum in English :

1. conservation of momentum

the principle that the total linear momentum in a closed system is constant and is not affected by processes occurring inside the system

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Conservation Of Momentum

noun

the principle that the total linear or angular momentum in any isolated system is constant, provided that no external force is applied

n.

A principle stating that the total linear momentum of an isolated system remains constant regardless of changes within the system.