Q8. Two speedboats are moving at constant speeds on a straight stretch of a racecourse. At the instant shown, Speedboat A has more momentum than Speedboat B. Is the net force on Speedboat A greater than, less than, or equal to the net force on Speedboat B? Explain. (They are equal since the net force on both boats is zero. Since the speedboats are moving with constant speed and direction, there is no acceleration, so the net force is zero)

Q8. Two speedboats are moving at constant speeds on a straight stretch of a racecourse. At the instant shown, Speedboat A has more momentum than Speedboat B. Is the net force on Speedboat A greater than, less than, or equal to the net force on Speedboat B? Explain. (They are equal since the net force on both boats is zero. Since the speedboats are moving with constant speed and direction, there is no acceleration, so the net force is zero)

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter10: Systems Of Particles And Conservation Of Momentum

Section: Chapter Questions

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