Question

Describe how the force is felt when two objects with equal mass collide.

Answer 1

Answer:

In a collision, there is a force on both objects that causes an acceleration of both objects; the forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. For collisions between equal-mass objects, each object experiences the same acceleration.

Explanation:

When two objects with the same mass collide, Newton's laws tell us that they will accelerate the same amount but in opposite directions. Recall that force, velocity, and acceleration have both magnitude and direction. We use positive and negative signs to indicate the direction of each of these quantities.