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Momentum is a function of velocity and mass, therefore, assuming a "large" bus has more mass than a "small" car the bus would have more momentum since the velocities are the same.

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In order for a small object to have a large momentun the object needs to be stationary true or false?

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Is it possible for a bullet to have the same momentum as a truck?

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What has more inertia a large truck or a small car?

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Which has more momentum a large truck moving at 30 miles per hour or a small truck moving at 30 miles per hour?

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What is the difference between a small momentum and a large momentum?

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When could a small object have the same momentum as a large object?

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