1. Which of the following correctly describes the amount of momentum during collision?
A. p before is less than p after
B. p before is more than p after
C. p before is the same as p after
D. p is doubled after
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1. Which of the following correctly describes the amount of momentum during collision?
A. p before is less than p after
B. p before is more than p after
C. p before is the same as p after
D. p is doubled after
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Answer:
C. p before is the same as p after
Explanation:
Before the collision, the ball has momentum and the catcher's mitt does not. The collision causes the ball to lose momentum and the catcher's mitt to gain momentum. After the collision, the ball and the mitt move with the same velocity (v).