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Chapter 9, Problem 7CQ
(a) As you approach a stoplight, you apply the brakes and bring your car to rest. What happened to your car’s initial momentum? (b) When the light turns green, you accelerate until you reach cruising speed. What force was responsible for increasing your car’s momentum?
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