Linear Momentum Question: Force Exerted in Two-Body Interactions

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krnhseya
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Hello.
I need confirmation on simple linear momentum questions...

1. two cars on the surface. car A approaches to car B at Va while car B is at rest. masses of both cars are same. which car puts more force or is it same?
Car A exerts larger force on B
Car B exerts larger force on A
Same

2. truck is towing the car. when the truck is accelerating, does...
the car exerts larger force on truck
the truck exerts larger force on car
same

just these 2 questions...if you can help me out. thank you.
 
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Newtons laws say?
 
equan and opposite force according to third law...
so both questions's answers are same right?
 
PhanthomJay said:
No need to think about momentum. Think Newton and his 3rd law.

k thank you.
same force exerted for both questions. :biggrin:
just needed confirmation...