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If two objects of unequal mass collide, both objects will continue to move in the direction of __________.

a. the smaller object's momentum
b. the larger object's momentum
c. the smaller object's resistance
d. the larger object's resistance

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Momentum is a vector quantity and that mean it has both magnitude and direction so when two objects collide, the direction of motion of the objects after collision is determined by the direction of the momentum of the object with the larger momentum! and that why its b the larger object's momentum

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Momentum is a vector quantity, which means it has both magnitude and direction. When two objects collide, the direction of motion of the objects after collision is determined by the direction of the momentum of the object with the larger momentum. Therefore, the answer is B. the larger object's momentum.
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