A 2800 kg truck moving at 12 m/s to the right hits a stopped 1100 kg car. What is the combined velocity the moment they stick to
1 answer:
Answer:
The combined velocity is 8.61 m/s.
Explanation:
Given that,
The mass of a truck, m = 2800 kg
Initial speed of truck, u = 12 m/s
The mass of a car, m' = 1100 kg
Initial speed of the car, u' = 0
We need to find the combined velocity the moment they stick together. Let it is V. Using the conservation of momentum.
So, the combined velocity is 8.61 m/s.
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