A small car and a large truck collide head- on. During the collision, the small car experiences
A) A much larger change in momentum than the truck.
B) A much larger acceleration than the truck.
C) A much larger force than the truck.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

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According to Newton's second law, acceleration is inversely proportional to mass when the same force is applied. Since the car is smaller, it will experience a larger acceleration than the truck.

A Small Car and a Large Truck Collide Head- On During