A bowling ball collides with a pin, knocking it over. The ball continues to move
forward but slows down. Which of the following explains why the ball slowed
down after the collision?
A. The action force of the ball on the pin transferred some
momentum to the pin
B. The reaction force decreased the magnitude of the action force.
C. The reaction force of the pin on the ball transferred momentum to
the ball
D. The action force was applied for a longer time than the reaction
force
