2. A 1.2 kg cart moving at 6.0 m/s [E] collides with a stationary 1.8 kg cart. The head-on collision is completely elastic and is cushioned by a spring. a. Find the velocity of each cart after the collision. b. The maximum compression of the spring during the collision is 2.0 cm. Find the spring constant.

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2. A 1.2 kg cart moving at 6.0 m/s [E] collides with a stationary 1.8 kg cart.
The head-on collision is completely elastic and is cushioned by a spring.
a. Find the velocity of each cart after the collision.
b. The maximum compression of the spring during the collision is 2.0 cm.
Find the spring constant.
Transcribed Image Text:2. A 1.2 kg cart moving at 6.0 m/s [E] collides with a stationary 1.8 kg cart. The head-on collision is completely elastic and is cushioned by a spring. a. Find the velocity of each cart after the collision. b. The maximum compression of the spring during the collision is 2.0 cm. Find the spring constant.
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