Linear Momentum and its Conservation
 

Linear Momentum and its Conservation problem 7


Two objects move towards each other along the same straight line.




After colliding, the two objects stick together and are stationary. Which statement must be correct?


  • The total momentum of the two objects before the collision is zero.


  • The two objects have the same speed before the collision.


  • The total kinetic energy of the two objects does not change during the collision.


  • The two objects have equal mass.


 

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