Physics

Problem

3\,\text{kg}

cart moving at

4\,\text{m s}^{-1}

on a horizontal track collides with and sticks to a

2\,\text{kg}

cart initially at rest. Determine the loss in kinetic energy during the collision. a)

14.4\,\text{J}

4.8\,\text{J}

9.6\,\text{J}

15.36\,\text{J}