Physics

Physics

Problem

A 2.0 kg2.0\,\text{kg} cart moving to the right collides and sticks to a stationary 1.0 kg1.0\,\text{kg} cart on a frictionless track. The combined carts move to the right at 1.2 m/s1.2\,\text{m/s} immediately after the collision. What was the speed of the 2.0 kg2.0\,\text{kg} cart just before impact? a) 1.5 m/s1.5\,\text{m/s} b) 3.6 m/s3.6\,\text{m/s} c) 1.8 m/s1.8\,\text{m/s} d) 1.2 m/s1.2\,\text{m/s}

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