When two bodies of different masses collide, the impulses they exert on each other are
A) equal for all collisions.
B) equal but opposite for all collisions.
C) equal but opposite only for elastic collisions.
D) equal but opposite only for inelastic collisions.
E) equal but opposite only when the bodies have equal but opposite accelerations.

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According to Newton's third law of motion, when two bodies collide, they exert equal and opposite forces on each other. This means that the impulses they exert on each other are also equal and opposite. Therefore, the correct option is B, which states that the impulses are equal but opposite for all collisions.

When Two Bodies of Different Masses Collide, the Impulses They