Momentum Conservation Level 1
Momentum Conservation Level 1
You will be presented with two Vernier Dynamics carts that are originally at rest. A spring activated plunger will force these two carts to move apart. The two carts have different masses placed on top of them. Your job is to find the unknown mass on left most cart.

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Find the unknown mass that is placed on the car to the left. The mass of the carts themselves, without the masses on top of them, is 500 grams.
Click on little black button at the top front of the right hand car to activate the spring loaded plunger that will propel the carts apart.
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