Question

1 which will have a larger momentum when moving at the same speed: a 2,000 - kg truck or a 1,000 - kg sedan? a the truck because it has a larger mass b the sedan because it has a smaller mass c they both have the same momentum only depends on speed d there is not enough information given in the problem

Explanation:

Step1: Recall momentum formula

Momentum $p = mv$, where $m$ is mass and $v$ is velocity. Given the speed is the same for both.

Step2: Compare masses

The mass of the truck $m_{truck}=2000$ kg and the mass of the sedan $m_{sedan}=1000$ kg. Since $m_{truck}>m_{sedan}$ and $v$ is constant, $p_{truck}>p_{sedan}$.

Answer:

A. The truck because it has a larger mass