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CSEC Physics · May/June 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)(ii)
Describe a situation that demonstrates the law of conservation of linear momentum.
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- 4(a)(i)State the law of conservation of linear momentum.[3 marks]
- 4(b)(i)What was the initial momentum of the truck?[9 marks]
- 4(b)(ii)What was the initial momentum of the car?[9 marks]
- 4(b)(iii)Assuming the car and truck move as one following the collision, what is the speed and direction of the wreck right after the collision?[9 marks]
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