Answer to Question #156152 in Physics for Shalize Dookie

Question

A canoe is not tied securely to the roof of a moving van. The van is involved in a collision. What happens to the canoe? Clearly explain the physics behind your prediction.

Answer 1

According to Newton's first law, if no forces are applied to an object, it keeps its state, either rest or motion. Thus, since the canoe was not tied securely and was moving at the speed equal to van's, it will continue moving forward after the collision with the speed of the van, which will stop/change its velocity due to the collision.