Impulse: Three cars, car X, car Y, and car Z, begin accelerating from rest at the same time. Car X is more massive than car Y, which is more massive than car Z. The net accelerating force exerted on each car is identical. After 10 seconds, which car has the most amount of momentum?

A. They all have the same amount of momentum.
B. Car X
C. Car Y
D. Car Z


Answer: A

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