If we wish to reduce the damage caused in a collision, we shouldtry to:O increase the collision timeO decrease the collision timeO increase the change in momentum

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If we wish to reduce the damage caused in a collision, we should try to: increase the collision time O decrease the collision time increase the change in momentum

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter6: Momentum, Impulse, And Collisions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3CQ: Two carts on an air track have the same mass and speed and are traveling towards each other. If they...

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If we wish to reduce the damage caused in a collision, we should
try to:
O increase the collision time
O decrease the collision time
O increase the change in momentum

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