Question

A construction truck collides with the back of a subcompact car. Which vehicle has the larger change in momentum during the collision?

The small car has a larger change in its momentum.

The huge truck has a larger change in its momentum.

They have the same change in momentum.

Neither one changes its momentum.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

@ganeshie8

Answer 3

Hint : The total linear momentum of a system remains constant when there are no net external forces acting on the system

Answer 4

alright thank you :)

Answer 5

Which one has the largest change in velocity?
Neither one changes its velocity
The small car has a larger change in its velocity
They have the same change in velocity
The huge truck has a larger change in velocity

Answer 6

@ganeshie8

Answer 7

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Answer 8

@Astrophysics

Answer 9

p=mv, the mass will be a constant so the velocity will have to change right?

Answer 10

yes my guess is B

Answer 11

That looks good!

Answer 12

- The small car has a larger change in its velocity
you should check this out to get a better understanding http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/momentum/u4l2b.cfm

Answer 13

alright thank you very much can you give ganeshi a medal so I can give you one and make it fair?@Astrophysics