Answer:
Mass of car = 1098 kg
Explanation:
Here law of conservation of momentum is applied.
Let mass of car be m.
Initial momentum = Final momentum.
Initial momentum = 4350 x 7.39 + m x 0 = 32416.5 kgm/s
Final momentum = 4350 x 4.55 + m x 11.5 = 19792.5+11.5m
We have
19792.5+11.5m = 32416.5
m = 1097.97 kg
Mass of car = 1098 kg
To answer these questions just use the equations for potential energy using the mass and heights described. the potential energy at the prescribed heights = the initial kinetic energy required to reach that height.
Make sure you calculate the force of gravity on the surface using the radius of the planet.