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CSEC Physics · January 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 2(b)(i)

Two trucks of equal mass collided head-on at the same speed on the busy East-West Highway and remained stationary on impact. Assume the masses of other contents of the trucks are equal.

Explain this crash in terms of conservation of linear momentum.

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  1. 2(a)(i)Complete the following table, by inserting the correct quantity, formula and unit.[3 marks]
  2. 2(a)(ii)State the 'law of conservation of linear momentum'.[4 marks]
  3. 2(b)(ii)Calculate the velocity of the bullet just before it hit the stationary target.[4 marks]

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