It's time to go car shopping and you really want that new truck but you don't think that your parents will buy it for you. They have a limited amount of money to
spend, however, you know that they are very concerned about your safety. So you
try to convince them that if you got into an accident, a truck would be a safer
option. Write a scientific reason why they should consider the truck. Your reason
should include: Mathematical evidence that your choice is safe or safe enough
AND cost effective. It must also include the following terms;
Force, Momentum, Law of Conservation of Momentum, Mass, Net Force,
Unbalanced force
New Car info;
Full size truck small truck sedan
mini- car
4000lbs
3700lbs
2500lbs 1500 lbs
(Tundra)
(Tacoma) (Camry) (Yaris)
$40,000
$30,000 $25000
$ 15000