Force acting during collision is internal so momentum is conserve
so (initial momentum = final momentum) in both directions
Two cars collide at an icy intersection and stick together afterward. The first car has a mass of 1150 kg and was approaching at 5.00 m/s due south. The second car has a mass of 750 kg and was approaching at 25.0 m/s due west.
Let Vx is and Vy are final velocities of car in +x and +y direction respectively.
initial momentum in +ve x (east) direction = final momentum in +ve x direction (east)
- 750*25 + 1150*0 = (750+1150)
Vx
initial momentum in +ve y (north) direction = final momentum in +ve y direction (north)
750*0 - 1150*5 = (750+1150)
Vy
from here you can calculate Vx and Vy
so final velocity V is
<span>V=<span>(√</span><span>V2x</span>+<span>V2y</span>)
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and angle make from +ve x axis is
<span>θ=<span>tan<span>−1</span></span>(<span><span>Vy</span><span>Vx</span></span>)
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kinetic energy loss in the collision = final KE - initial KE</span>
<span>U could compare them using the intensity
technique when bending waves are negligible in comparison with
quasi-longitudinal waves.</span>
