Aboy is running to the east and jumps into a stationary boat in a lake. once the boy lands in the boat, the boat moves to the east. which best compares the initial momentum of the boy with the final momentum of the boy/boat system?

The initial momentum of the boy is equal to the boy/boat because the final velocity of the boat is less than the initial velocity of the boy.

The best answer is (a) which is universal law is in effect at all times. it is constantly at play in everything we do and governs our lives. it is also important to note that universal law applies to not only everything on earth, but everything in the universe as well, which is another reason why it is in effect at all times.

It really doesn't matter for any of the questions that you've listed.