An apple falls to the ground and bounces when it hits. How does the momentum del
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Question
An apple falls to the ground and bounces
when it hits.
How does the momentum delivered to the
ground in the collision compare to the original
momentum of the apple?
1. It is nearly infinite, because the earth is
so massive.
2. It is very slightly, negligibly more.
3. It is much less.
4. It is slightly less.
5. It is zero because the earth is so massive.
6. None of these
7. It is more.
If you can answer and explain, I am having a tough time wrapping my head around conservation of momentum! I thought it was 5, but that was not the correct answer. Help please!
Explanation / Answer
3. It is much less.as mass of earth is ver lar ge and mass of apple is very less