There are two external forces acting on a system of particles. Select – McqOptions

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1.	There are two external forces acting on a system of particles. Select the correct statement.
A.	Linear momentum is necessarily not conserved
B.	Linear momentum may be conserved
C.	Linear momentum is zero
D.	Centre of mass will move with increasing speed
Answer» C. Linear momentum is zero

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