Momentum Conservation Level 4
You will be presented with two Vernier Dynamics carts, which will be moving toward a head-on collision. The carts will become magnetically stuck together during the collision. Your job is to predict the speed of the cars after the collision.
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.
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 speed of the cars after the cars collide and stick together. 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 complete your calculations to predict the speed of the cars after they collide.When you are ready to enter your answer, hit the "End" button.
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