Question

consider a perfectly inelastic head-on collision between a small car and a large truck traveling at the same speed. Which vehicle has a greater change in kinetic energy as a result of the collision

Answer 1

Answer: The truck has a greater kinetic energy

Explanation:

The initial velocities of both the truck and car are the same. Likewise, the final velocity is the same. The change in kinetic energy is dependent only on mass. The truck has a greater mass, therefore, the change in its kinetic energy is greater.