Consider a System Containing Three Objects That Move with Different

question 8

Multiple Choice

Consider a system containing three objects that move with different velocities. The objects can interact with each other through forces. In this system

• A) the total kinetic energy of the objects will not change unless an outside force is applied.
• B) the objects can only collide if an outside force is applied.
• C) any collisions between the objects must be elastic.
• D) the total momentum of the objects cannot change unless an outside force acts on the system.

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