Momentum Conservation Level 2
Momentum Conservation Level 2
You will be presented with two Vernier Dynamics carts, one that is at rest and one that will be moving to the right. The carts will become magnetically stuck together during the collision. Your job is to find the unknown mass on rightmost cart.

When you are ready to start the problem, click on the Begin button and when you have finished collecting data hit End to submit your results.
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Find the unknown mass that is placed on the car to the right. The mass of the carts themselves, without the masses on top of them, is 500 grams.
Make a drawing showing the masses and speeds of the carts before the collision. Then click on the leftmost cart to start its motion to the right.
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