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ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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Based on the information the officer collected at the scene of the crime, write a scientific explanation that determines whether or not Car A was speeding when it collided with Car B.

Template: Car A was ___________________(speeding/not speeding) before the collision

Complete the table below with key information. Write ? in the box for the unknown.

	Car A - Before	Car B - Before	Car A - After	Car B - After
Mass (kg)
Velocity (m/s)

EVIDENCE

Use the space below to CALCULATE the unknown information.

m₁v₁ + m₂v₂ = (m₁+ m₂)v₃

Select your REASONING below

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The car was speeding prior to the collision. Based on the conservation of momentum and the data provided, the car was found to be going 15.63 m/s. This is below the speed limit.

The car was not speeding prior to the collision. Based on the conservation of momentum and the data provided, the car was found to be going 15.63 m/s. This is below the speed limit.

The car was speeding prior to the collision. Based on the conservation of momentum and the data provided, the car was found to be going 15.63 m/s. This is above the speed limit.

The car was not speeding prior to the collision. Based on the conservation of momentum and the data provided, the car was found to be going 15.63 m/s. This is above the speed limit.

External Data
AFTER
BEFORE
A
STOP
C
Car A
Car B
Mini Cooper
Subaru Outback
Model
1,550 kg
2,100 kg
Mass
Om/s
Initial Velocity
Unknown
6.64 m/s
Final Velocity
6.64 m/s
15.64 m/s
Speed Limit
Icy
Road Conditions
3:27 p.m.
Time of Day
B.

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