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A large semitrailer truck and a small car have equal momentum. How do their speeds compare?.
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A large semitrailer truck and a small car have equal momentum. How do their speeds compare?.

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Step-by-step explanation:

p = m·V - momentum

p₁ = p₂

m₁·V₁ = m₂·V₂

V₁ / V₂ = m₂ / m₁

The ratio of velocities is inversely proportional to the ratio of masses

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