Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Linear momentum and its conservation

Linear momentum and its conservation — practice question

Two objects X and Y make up an isolated system. X and Y collide and then move apart. The mass of X is larger than the mass of Y. Which statement about the collision is correct?

  • AThe change of momentum of Y is greater than the change of momentum of X.
  • BThe force on Y is greater than the force on X.
  • CThe forces that X and Y exert on each other act for the same length of time.
  • DThe forces that X and Y exert on each other are gravitational forces only.

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