University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 10 - Dynamics of Rotational Motion - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 328: Q10.23

Answer

Her linear momentum is not conserved because gravity is an external force.

Work Step by Step

As the acrobat sails through the air, gravity acts on her center of mass, accelerating her downward. There is a continuous impulse given to her, and as a result, her linear momentum changes with time (its downward component increases at a constant rate).
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