16. Briefly explain why each of the following statements is likely to be either true or...

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16. Briefly explain why each of the following statements islikely to be either true or false, giving reason(s) based on theconcepts discussed in class. Ignore friction.

  1. a) A sports utility vehicle (SUV) hits a stationary motorcycle.The motorcycle experiences a greater force than the SUV does.

  2. b) A semitrailer truck crashes through a wall. Since the wallcollapses, the wall sustains a greater force than the truckdoes.

  3. c) Sam (18 years old) and his sister Janice (7 years old) go iceskating. They push off against each other and fly apart. Janiceflies off with the greater acceleration.

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