Answer:
u=36.8m/s
Explanation:
because of the acceleration is a constant acceleration we can use one of the "SUVAT" equations
u^2=v^2-2ā*s. where:
u^2 stands for intial velocity
v^2 stands for final velocity
since the cougar skidded to a complete stop the final velocity is zero.
u^2=v^2-2ā*s
u^2=(0)^2 -2(-2.87 m/s^2)*236 m
u^2=0+5.74m/s^2* 236m
u^2=1354.64m^2/s^2
u=√1354.64m^2/s^2
u=36.8m/s (approximate value)
when ever the acceleration is constant you can use one of the following equation to find the required value.
1. v = u + at. (no s)
2. s= 1/2(u+v)t. (no ā)
3. s=ut + 1/2at^2. ( no v)
4. v^2=u^2 + 2āS. (no t). 5. s= vt - 1/2at^2. (no u)
C.figure 3 is the answer had the same and got is right
The resultant force in the direction the truck is headed is:
734N*cos(31) + 1084N*cos(23)
629N+998N = 1627N
Answer:

Explanation:
According to the law of conservation of linear momentum, the total momentum of both pucks won't be changed regardless of their interaction if no external forces are acting on the system.
Being
and
the masses of pucks a and b respectively, the initial momentum of the system is

Since b is initially at rest

After the collision and being
and
the respective velocities, the total momentum is

Both momentums are equal, thus
Solving for 


The initial kinetic energy can be found as (provided puck b is at rest)


The final kinetic energy is


The change of kinetic energy is

If the collision is inelastic, there is every possibility that the large body will drag the small stationary body along with it in the direction of the collision. Some amount of heat, light and sound energy will also be produced due to the kinetic energy of the large body. I hope the answer helps you.