Answer:
F₁ / F₂ = 10
therefore the first out is 10 times greater than the second barrier
Explanation:
For this exercise let's use the relationship between momentum and momentum.
I = F t = Δp
in this case the final velocity is zero
F t = 0 -m v₀
F = m v₀ / t
in order to answer the question we must assume that the two vehicles have the same mass and speed
concrete barrier
F₁ = -p₀ / 0.1
F₁ = - 10 p₀
barrier collapses
F₂ = -p₀ / 1
let's look for the relationship of the forces
F₁ / F₂ = 10
therefore the first out is 10 times greater than the second barrier
Answer:
0.25m/s
Explanation:
Given parameters
m₁ = 5kg
v₁ = 1.0m/s
m₂ = 15kg
v₂ = 0m/s
Unknown:
velocity after collision = ?
Solution:
Momentum before collision and after collision will be the same. For inelastic collision;
m₁v₁ + m₂v₂ = v(m₁ + m₂)
Insert parameters and solve for v;
5 x 1 + 15 x 0 = v (5 + 15 )
5 = 20v
v = 
= 0.25m/s
Acceleration (magnitude anyway) = (change in speed) / (time for the change) .
Change in speed = (10 - 30) = -20 m/s
Time for the change = 4.0sec
Magnitude of acceleration = -20/4 = <em>-5 m/s² </em>
