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Wnet: Thirteen: Circus Physics: Linear Momentum

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Platform trapeze requires athleticism, good timing, and a strong understanding of the principle of conservation of linear momentum. The momentum of a system is the sum of the momenta of all the objects in it. Like energy, the momentum of a closed system is always conserved. In this video, you'll learn how platform trapeze artists use this fact to soar beneath the big top. [1:58]

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