Momentum Is Transferred to the Ground When an Apple Falls

question 109

Multiple Choice

Momentum is transferred to the ground when an apple falls on it. The momentum absorbed by the ground is

• A) greater than that of the apple in all cases.
• B) greater than that of the apple only if the apple bounces.
• C) negligible compared to the momentum of the apple.
• D) none of these.

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