In a collision between two unequal masses,which mass receives a greater magnitude impulse?
A)the larger mass
B)the smaller mass
C)They receive equal impulses.

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In a collision, both masses receive equal magnitudes of impulse due to Newton's third law, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means the force exerted on each object for the same amount of time is equal, resulting in equal impulses.

In a Collision Between Two Unequal Masses,which Mass Receives a Greater