Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Momentum and Newton's laws of motion

Momentum and Newton's laws of motion — practice question

A rocket-propelled truck has a mass that is roughly the same as the mass of the fuel stored in its tank. The fuel is set alight, and a constant force drives the truck along horizontal tracks. Air resistance can be ignored. In a test run, the fuel is used up at a steady rate. Which statement describes how the acceleration of the truck changes during the test run?

  • AThe acceleration of the truck decreases as the fuel is consumed.
  • BThe acceleration of the truck increases as the fuel is consumed.
  • CThe acceleration of the truck remains constant.
  • DThe acceleration of the truck is zero and the truck moves at a constant velocity.

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