A construction truck collides with the back of a subcompact car. Which vehicle has the larger change in momentum during the collision? A) The small car has a larger change in its momentum. B) The huge truck has a larger change in its momentum. C) They have the same change in momentum. D) Neither one changes its momentum.

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Elisabeth Santana

7 September, 04:54

A construction truck collides with the back of a subcompact car. Which vehicle has the larger change in momentum during the collision? A) The small car has a larger change in its momentum. B) The huge truck has a larger change in its momentum. C) They have the same change in momentum. D) Neither one changes its momentum.

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Jasmine Ferguson · Answer 1

The correct answer is B) The huge truck has a larger change in its momentum.

As they are moving at the same speed, the huge truck's mass is much higher and therefore its momentum change is greater.