A-Level Physics - Year 1 (AS): A car (500 kg, 4 m/s) collides with a stationary truck (1500 kg). Total momentum before = (500 × 4) + (1500 × 0) = 2000 kg·m/s.

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A car (500 kg, 4 m/s) collides with a stationary truck (1500 kg).  Total momentum before = (500 × 4) + (1500 × 0) = 2000 kg·m/s.

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Example: Momentum Before Collision

A car (500 kg, 4 m/s) collides with a stationary truck (1500 kg). Total momentum before = (500 × 4) + (1500 × 0) = 2000 kg·m/s.