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in each of the following cases, two objects (labeled A and B) collide. consider

ID: 2060622 • Letter: I

Question

in each of the following cases, two objects (labeled A and B) collide. consider the magnitude of the force that object a exerts on object during the collision, and compare it to the magnitude of the force that object b exerts on object a during the collision. identify whether you expect the two forces to be in the same or, if not, which one should be greater, justify your answers.

(a) A is much more massive than B, and B is at rest before the collision.

(b) A is much more massive than B, and A is at rest before the collision.

(c) A is much more massive B, and they are moving in the same direction; B overtakes A.

Explanation / Answer

according to newtons third law theforce is the same but opposite in direction