Question

A car and a truck moving with the same velocity in opposite directions collide and the collision last for 2 secs
1) which vehicle experiences the greater force of impact. Why?
2) Which one undergoes greater acceleration. Why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) On collision, both the car and the truck experience the same force as action and reaction are equal. and mass of car is less than the mass of truck, therefore, acceleration of car is more than the acceleration of the truck

2 )

Car has a greater acceleration because car has a small mass