Physics

Physics

Problem

Cart A of mass 1.2 kg1.2\,\text{kg} moves at 3.0 m ⁣⋅ ⁣s−13.0\,\text{m}\!\cdot\!\text{s}^{-1} on a friction-free track and collides with cart B of mass 2.0 kg2.0\,\text{kg} that is initially at rest. After the carts stick together, determine the percentage of the system’s initial kinetic energy that is converted to non-mechanical forms. Give your answer to two significant figures.

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