Question #8023a

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Mark C.
Sep 16, 2017

Momentum is the product of mass and velocity.

Explanation:

Whilst a hare may have 3 or even 5 times the mass of the ball, the ball is travelling nearer 10 times faster, so has a greater momentum. The greater mass is less significant than the greater velocity.

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