Question

Two identical cars collide head on. Each car is traveling at 100 km/h. The impact force on each car is the same as hitting a solid wall at: ___________

Answer 1

Given:

• Two identical cars collide head on.
• Each car is traveling at 100 km/h.

To Find:

• The impact force on each car is the same as hitting a solid wall at: ??

Solution:

• Collision is head on.

• Each car is identical.

• Each car is traveling at the same speed.  

• The force of impact experienced by each car is equal and in opposite direction.  

• It means that the impact is the same as hitting a solid wall at 100 km/h.

Answer 2

Answer:

Given:

Two identical cars collide head on.

Each car is traveling at 100 km/h.

To Find:

The impact force on each car is the same as hitting a solid wall at: ??

Solution:

Collision is head on.

Each car is identical.

Each car is traveling at the same speed.  

The force of impact experienced by each car is equal and in opposite direction.  

It means that the impact is the same as hitting a solid wall at 100 km/h.