A cart of mass traveling at collides with a stationary cart of mass . If they couple together after the collision, what is their combined velocity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: Apply the law of conservation of linear momentum: .
- Step 2: Substitute values: .
- Step 3: Calculate: .
Answer
2\text{ m/s}.
Why not the others: '' divides 12 by ; '' averages the initial velocities; '' assumes incomplete momentum transfer.
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