A fast moving truck loses momentum equal to 2 kg ms^–1 after colliding with a stationary car. Will the car lose or gain momentum? How much momentum is lost or gained by the car if the truck comes to the rest after collision? [ 2 MARKS ]

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As per the law of conservation of momentum, the car will gain momentum and is equal to 2 kg ms^–1.

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A fast moving truck loses momentum equal to 2 kg ms–1 after colliding with a stationary car. Will the car lose or gain momentum? How much momentum is lost or gained by the car if the truck comes to the rest after collision? [ 2 MARKS ]

Mention the law : 0.5 Mark Prediction : 0.5 Mark Final result : 1 Mark As per the law of conservation of momentum, the car will gain momentum and is equal to 2 kg ms–1.

A fast moving truck loses momentum equal to 2 kg ms^–1 after colliding with a stationary car. Will the car lose or gain momentum? How much momentum is lost or gained by the car if the truck comes to the rest after collision? [ 2 MARKS ]

Mention the law : 0.5 Mark
Prediction : 0.5 Mark
Final result : 1 Mark

As per the law of conservation of momentum, the car will gain momentum and is equal to 2 kg ms^–1.