Collision of Light and Heavy Object#
A lead sphere (heavy) collides with an aluminum sphere (light).
Part 1#
As a result of the collision, which sphere’s change in momentum has the greater magnitude?
Answer Section#
lead sphere
aluminium sphere
both spheres experience the same magnitude of change in momentum
it depends on if the collision was elastic or inelastic
it depends on whether the collision was a direct hit or a glancing blow
Part 2#
As a result of the collision, which sphere undergoes an acceleration of greater magnitude?
Answer Section#
lead sphere
aluminium sphere
both spheres experience the same magnitude of acceleration
it depends on if the collision was elastic or inelastic
it depends on whether the collision was a direct hit or a glancing blow
Attribution#
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