If a Projectile Hits a Stationary Target, and the Projectile

question 51

Multiple Choice

If a projectile hits a stationary target, and the projectile continues to travel in the same direction,

• A)the mass of the projectile is less than the mass of the target.
• B)the mass of the projectile is equal to the mass of the target.
• C)the mass of the projectile is greater than the mass of the target.
• D)nothing can be said about the masses of the projectile and target without further information.
• E)this is an unphysical situation and will not actually happen.

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