Answer to Question #178056 in Physics for Abdul Abduli

Question

Suppose Block A and Block B collide on a frictionless surface. From the list below, select all of the following that must be TRUE. *

Block A experiences no impulse.

Block B experiences no impulse.

The two-block system experiences no external impulse.

The momentum of Block A is conserved in the collision.

The momentum of Block B is conserved in the collision.

The momentum of the two-block system is conserved in the collision.

Answer 1

The following is true about the collision of Block A and Block B on a frictionless surface:

a) The two-block system experiences no external impulse.

b) The momentum of the two-block system is conserved in the collision.