The linear momentum of a truck will be greater than that of a bus if
A)the truck's mass is larger than the bus's but its speed is the same.
B)the truck's speed is larger than the bus's but its mass is the same.
C)the truck's mass and speed are both larger than the bus's.
D)any of the above.

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Linear momentum is the product of mass and velocity. Any of the conditions (A, B, or C) would result in the truck having greater momentum than the bus.

The Linear Momentum of a Truck Will Be Greater Than