Since there are no external forces, including friction, act on the flatcar. after the sack rests on the flatcar, we would assume that momentum is conserved. This means that
total momentum of car before collision = total momentum of car after collision.
Recall,
momentum = mass x velocity
From the information given,
mass of car before collision = 2000
velocity of car before collision = 3
Thus,
total momentum of car before collision = 2000 x 3 = 6000
Also,
mass of sack = 500
mass of car and sack after collision = 500 + 2000 = 2500
velocity after collision = v
momentum after collision = 2500 x v = 2500v
Since momentum is conserved, then
6000 = 2500v
v = 6000/2500
v = 2.4
the speed of the flatcar is 2.4 m/s
D is the correct answer, assuming that this is the special case of classical kinematics at constant acceleration. You can use the equation V = Vo + at, where Vo is the initial velocity, V is the final velocity, and t is the time elapsed. In D, all three of these values are given, so you simply solve for a, the acceleration.
A and C are clearly incorrect, as mass and force (in terms of projectile motion) have no effect on an object's motion. B is incorrect because it is not useful to know the position or distance traveled, unless it will help you find displacement. Even then, you would not have enough information to use a kinematics equation to find a.
4. E
5. D
6. F
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