Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 1, Equations and Inequalities - 1.1 Apply Properties of Real Numbers - 1.1 Exercises - Problem Solving - Page 8: 60c

Answer

Comparing the momentums

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While comparing the weights is the most direct way to compare the masses of two animals, it is not the only way. Since the momentum of every object depends directly on mass, measuring the change in momentum as a result of a collision with a known object is another way to compare how massive each animal is.
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