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maria [59]
2 years ago
10

Two carts are free to slide along the frictionless track shown in figure below. Cart A of mass m1 = 8 kg is released from 12m. A

cart B of mass m2 = 4 kg, initially at rest. The two carts combine together and move as one object. Calculate the height reached
by the two carts after collision.
Physics
1 answer:
Harrizon [31]2 years ago
3 0

The height reached by the two carts after collision is determined as 5.34 m.

<h3>Initial velocity of Cart A</h3>

Apply the principle of conservation of mechanical energy.

K.E = P.E

v = √2gh

v = √(2 x 9.8 x 12)

v = 15.34 m/s

<h3>Final velocity of the two carts after the collision</h3>

Apply the principle of conservation of linear momentum for inelastic collision.

m₁u₁ + m₂u₂ = v(m₁ + m₂)

8(15.34) + 4(0) = v(8 + 4)

122.72 = 12v

v = 10.23 m/s

<h3>Height reached by both carts</h3>

Apply the principle of conservation of mechanical energy.

P.E = K.E

mgh = ¹/₂mv²

h = v²/(2g)

h = (10.23²) / (2 x 9.8)

h = 5.34 m

Learn more about linear momentum here: brainly.com/question/7538238

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