Friction can be defined as a type of force that prevents two smooth surfaces from sliding together on each other. Friction is a strong force that oposses motion when two surfaces come in contact with each other.
The different methods/ways to reduce friction include;
- Application of lubricant to surfaces
- Streamlined bodies; this goes a long way in preventing friction between two bodies.
- Decrease in weight; reducing the amount of weight on a substance can also help to reduce friction
- Applying wheels to objects that move/roll on the ground.
I believe it’s D, all the others seem out of context.
(a) The total momentum of the system before the train cars collide is 1,600 kgm/s.
(b) The total momentum of the system be after the train cars collide is 1,600 kgm/s.
<h3>What is the total momentum of the car system before the collision?</h3>
The total momentum of the car system before the collision is determined by applying the formula for linear momentum.
Pi = m₁u₁ + m₂u₂
where;
- m₁ is the mass of the car on the right
- m₂ is the mass of the car on the left
- u₁ is the initial velocity of the right
- u₂ is the initial velocity of the car on the left
Let the rightward direction = positive
Let the leftward direction = negative
Pi = (600 kg x 4 m/s) + (400 kg) x (-2 m/s)
Pi = 2,400 kgm/s - 800 kgm/s
Pi = 1,600 kgm/s
Based on the law of conservation of linear momentum, the sum of the initial momentum of an isolated system is <u>equal</u> to the sum of the final momentum of the system
Pf = Pi = 1,600 kgm/s.
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