A System of particles is composed of n freely moving particles...?

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A System of particles is composed of n freely moving particles...?

A System of particles is composed of n freely moving particles. Is the mass of this system equal to the sum of the masses of the individual particles? Explain.

2007-06-05 06:45:58 · 2 answers · asked by Matt 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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Absolutely. Any gas giant or star is made of freely moving particles.

2007-06-05 07:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Hi. I believe so. Mass is simply resistance to acceleration and the total should be equal.

2007-06-05 06:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋