A cart moving at hits a stationary cart and the two stick together. What is their common speed afterwards?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C.
- Step 1: Momentum is conserved: . Step 2. . **Answer: . Why not the others:** these ignore the added mass or average the speeds.
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