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Alarge truck and a car, both moving with a velocity of magnitude v,have a head-on collision and both of them come to a halt after that.If the collision lasts for 1 s:(a) Whichvehicle experiences the greater force of impact?(b) Whichvehicle experiences the greater change in momentum?(c) Whichvehicle experiences the greater acceleration?(d)Whyis the car likely to suffer more damage than the truck?

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A
large truck and a car, both moving with a velocity of magnitude
v,
have a head-on collision and both of them come to a halt after that.
If the collision lasts for 1 s:


(a) Which
vehicle experiences the greater force of impact?


(b) Which
vehicle experiences the greater change in momentum?


(c) Which
vehicle experiences the greater acceleration?


(d)Why
is the car likely to suffer more damage than the truck?



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