(a) The momentum of the first trolley is 5.4 kgm/s
(b) The velocity of the trolleys after impact is 2.7m/s
<u>Explanation:</u>
Given:
Mass, m₁ = 1.2kg
Velocity, v₁ = 4.5m/s
Mass, m₂ = 0.8kg
v₂ = 0
(a) Momentum of the trolley before impact, p
We know:
Momentum = mass X velocity
p = 1.2 X 4.5
p = 5.4 kgm/s
Therefore, the momentum of the first trolley is 5.4 kgm/s
(b) Speed of the trolleys after impact, v = ?
During collision, the momentum is conserved.
So,
m₁v₁ + m₂v₂ = (m₁ + m₂)v
(1.2 X 4.5) + (0.8 X 0) = (1.2 +0.8) X v
5.4 + 0 = 2v
v = 2.7m/s
Therefore, the velocity of the trolleys after impact is 2.7m/s
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