For a system to follow the law of conservation of linear momentum during a collision,the condition is:
$(1)$ Total external force acting on the system is zero.
$(2)$ Total external force acting on the system is finite and the time of collision is negligible.
$(3)$ Total internal force acting on the system is zero.

  • A
    $(1)$ only
  • B
    $(2)$ only
  • C
    $(3)$ only
  • D
    $(1)$ or $(2)$

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