Cart A (mass 2 kg) moves to the right at 1 m/s

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

Cart A (mass 2 kg) moves to the right at 1 m/s, while Cart B (mass 1 kg) moves to the left at 2 m/s. Which cart has the greater positive linear momentum, or are they equal? Briefly justify your answer with reference to sign and magnitude.

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