Two carts are at rest upon a track and connected by a compressed spring. The spring is released, pushing upon the two carts such that it propels them in opposite directions. One cart has a mass of '2M' and is propelled with a speed of 40 cm/s. The second cart has a mass of '3M' and is propelled with a speed of cm/s. Enter a numerical answer.

Two carts are at rest upon a track and connected by a compressed spring. The spring is released, pushing upon the two carts such that it propels them in opposite directions. One cart has a mass of '2M' and is propelled with a speed of 40 cm/s. The second cart has a mass of '3M' and is propelled with a speed of cm/s. Enter a numerical answer.

College Physics

11th Edition

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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