Answer:
0.1 m/s
Explanation:
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Mass of 1st cart (m₁) = 500 g
Initial velocity of 1st cart (u₁) = 0.25 m/s
Mass of 2nd cart (m₂) = 750 g
Initial velocity of 2nd cart (u₂) = 0 m/s
Velocity (v) after collision =.?
m₁u₁ + m₂u₂ = v(m₁ + m₂)
(500 × 0.25) + (750 × 0) = v(500 + 750)
125 + 0 = v(1250)
125 = 1250v
Divide both side by 1250
v = 125 / 1250
v = 0.1 m/s
Thus, the two cart will move with a velocity of 0.1 m/s after collision.
The third equation of free fall can be applied to determine the acceleration. So that Paola's acceleration during the flight is 39.80 m/.
Acceleration is a quantity that has a direct relationship with velocity and also inversely proportional to the time taken. It is a vector quantity.
To determine Paola's acceleration, the third equation of free fall is appropriate.
i.e =
± 2as
where: V is the final velocity, U is the initial velocity, a is the acceleration, and s is the distance covered.
From the given question, s = 20.1 cm (0.201 m), U = 4.0 m/s, V = 0.
So that since Poala flies against gravity, then we have:
=
- 2as
0 = - 2(a x 0.201)
= 16 - 0.402a
0.402a = 16
a =
= 39.801
a = 39.80 m/
Therefore Paola's acceleration is 39.80 m/.