While Newton's Second Law is more commonly stated as F = ma (Force equals mass times acceleration), it can also be expressed in terms of momentum:
F = Δp/Δt
where:
* F is the net force acting on the system
* Δp is the change in momentum of the system
* Δt is the time interval over which the change in momentum occurs
This equation shows that a net force causes a change in momentum. Therefore, if the net force is zero (F = 0), then the change in momentum is also zero (Δp = 0), meaning the total momentum remains constant. This is known as the Law of Conservation of Momentum.
