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July 2, 2026
Physics · Linear Algebra
Why Conservation of Momentum Only Gives You Mass Ratios
A linear-algebra way of seeing why conservation of momentum can determine mass ratios, but not the individual masses, and how the determinant reveals when the given values are physically inconsistent.
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