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In a closed, isolated system of particles, forces internal to the system do not change the motion of the system as a whole. The velocity of the center of mass of such a system is unchanged unless the system is impacted by some net external force. In this context, and with the aid of a single illustration, explain what is meant by a) internal force, and b) external force. c) Explain why internal forces have no effect on the system’s motion.