$A$ system of $N$ particles is free from any external forces. Which of the following is true for the magnitude of the total momentum of the system?

  • A
    It must be zero
  • B
    It could be non-zero,but it must be constant
  • C
    It could be non-zero,and it might not be constant
  • D
    The answer depends on the nature of the internal forces in the system

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