Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2024 · Paper 13 · Question 10
9702Linear momentum and its conservation
Two objects X and Y form an isolated system. X and Y collide and then separate. The mass of X is greater 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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Correct answer: C. The forces that X and Y exert on each other act for the same length of time.
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