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Does total linear momentum depend on the choice of inertial reference frame?

Yes. Linear momentum changes if you change inertial frames.

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What is total linear momentum in the center-of-mass frame?

Always zero. In the COM frame, the COM is at rest → total momentum = 0.

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Can total linear momentum of an isolated system change over time?

No. No external forces → total linear momentum is constant.

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Does total angular momentum depend on the choice of inertial reference frame?

Yes. Changing the origin changes angular momentum.

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What is total angular momentum in the center-of-mass frame?

Can be non-zero. Motion around the COM can produce angular momentum.

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Can total angular momentum of an isolated system change over time?

No. No external torque → total angular momentum is conserved.

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Does total kinetic energy depend on the choice of inertial reference frame?

Yes. Kinetic energy depends on speed, and speed depends on frame.

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What is total kinetic energy in the center-of-mass frame?

Can be non-zero. Particles can move relative to the COM even if total momentum is zero.

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Can total kinetic energy in the COM frame change over time?

Yes. Internal forces can convert potential ↔ kinetic energy.

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Does total energy depend on the choice of inertial reference frame?

Yes. KE changes between frames, so total energy changes.

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Can total energy in the COM frame change over time?

No. Total energy of an isolated system is conserved in time.

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