A flock of geese is flying south for the winter. In order to maintain a "V" shape, each goose is flying at the same constant velocity. Which goose will have the most momentum?

A) the goose with the least mass

B) the goose with the most mass

C) the goose that is behind all the others

D) the goose at the front of the "V" leading the way of the other geese

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Delaney Schwartz

4 August, 23:35

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Brennan Smith · Answer 1

B the goose with most mass

this is because momentum=mass x acceleration

so a larger mass will give a larger momentum (acceleration stays constant)