State the principle of conservation of linear momentum.

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The principle of conservation of momentum states that if two objects collide, then the total momentum before and after the collision will be the same if there is no external force acting on the colliding objects.
The law of conservation of momentum is based on Newton’s third law of motion which states that every force has a reciprocating equal and opposite force.

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