You are trying to knock over a stack of weighted bottles at the state fair. You can throw either a super ball or a bean bag. Since both objects have identical masses, the most effective choice is
A. the super ball because it transfers the most momentum to the bottles when it hits and rebounds.
B. the bean bag because it transfers the most momentum to the bottles when it hits and stops.
C. the super ball because it weighs more than the bean bag.
D. the bean bag because it weighs more than the super ball.
Answer:A
You are trying to knock over a stack of weighted bottles at the state fair. You can throw either a super ball or a bean bag. Since both objects have identical masses, the most effective choice is
A. the super ball because it transfers the most momentum to the bottles when it hits and rebounds. B. the bean bag because it transfers the most momentum to the bottles when it hits and stops. C. the super ball because it weighs more than the bean bag. D. the bean bag because it weighs more than the super ball.