A small car has a head-on collision with a large truck.Which of the following statements concerning the magnitude of the average force due to the collision is correct?
A) The truck experiences the greater average force.
B) The small car experiences the greater average force.
C) The small car and the truck experience the same average force.
D) It is impossible to tell since the masses are not given.
E) It is impossible to tell since the velocities are not given.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that the magnitude of the force on the truck is equal to the magnitude of the force on the small car during the collision.

A Small Car Has a Head-On Collision with a Large