The speed of cart b is 6m/s while the total momentum of the systmen is 4200 kg m/s
<h3>Conservation of Linear Momentum</h3>
Given Data
- Mass of cart one M1 = 150kg
- Initial Velocity U1 = 8m/s
Mass of cart two M2 = 150kg
Velocity U2 = 6m/s
Applying the principle of conservation of linear momentum we have
M1U1+M2U2 = M1V1+ M2V2
a. what is the speed of cart b after collision
substituting our given data we have
150*8+ 150*6 = 150*5+150*V2
1200 + 900 = 1200+ 150V2
2100 - 1200 = 150V2
900 = 150V2
Divide both sides by 150
V2 = 900/150
V2 = 6m/s
b. what is the total momentum of the system before and after collision
Total Momentum in the system is
Total momentum = Momentum before Impact+ Momentum after Impact
Total momentum = M1U1+M2U2 + M1V1+ M2V2
Total momentum = 1200 + 900 + 1200+ 900
Total momentum = 4200 kg m/s
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