A car of mass is moving at

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

A car of mass

1200\,\text{kg}

is moving at

15\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}

, a truck of mass

6000\,\text{kg}

2.5\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}

and a motorcycle of mass

200\,\text{kg}

60\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}

. Which vehicle has the greatest magnitude of linear momentum? (a) Truck (b) Car (c) Motorcycle (d) All three are equal