A trolley moving at collides with a stationary trolley and they stick together. What is their common speed after impact?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A.
- Step 1: Momentum is conserved: .
- Step 2: , so m/s.
Answer
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Why not the others: : keeps the original speed. : assumes the speed is shared equally. : gives the momentum, not the speed.
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