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In this module we learned that the law of conservation of Linear Momentum states that the total linear momentum of an isolated system is constant. In other words is is not changing. The momentum lost by one object is gained by another keeping the total amount constant. Lets use money as an example. Prior to the money transaction Erica and Professor each have $100. The total amount is $200 (total amount of the isolated system). Erica gives the Professor $50 (momentum lost by one gained by another) Even though I have $50 and the Professor has $150 the total amount remains unchanged. Therefore the system is conserved. This can be viewed as an isolated systems since there are no external forces acting on this system such as interest or transaction fees. What happens if we two gave our combined $200 to another individual?