Question

A1.0 kg cart moving right at 5.0 -- on a frictionless track

Answer 1

Answer:

3.0 kg

Step-by-step explanation:

Momentum before collision = momentum after collision

m₁ u₁ + m₂ u₂ = m₁ v₁ + m₂ v₂

(1.0 kg) (5.0 m/s) + m (-2.0 m/s) = (1.0 kg) (-4.0 m/s) + m (1.0 m/s)

5.0 kg m/s + m (-2.0 m/s) = -4.0 kg m/s + m (1.0 m/s)

9.0 kg m/s = m (3.0 m/s)

m = 3.0 kg