You have two identical cars, both of mass 2,459 kg. The first one is moving to the left with an initial speed of 10.6 m/s, and the second one is moving to the right with a speed of 7.3 m/s. Adopt a coordinate system where rightward positive. After they collide, they stick together. What is their final velocity (in m/s)?

You have two identical cars, both of mass 2,459 kg. The first one is moving to the left with an initial speed of 10.6 m/s, and the second one is moving to the right with a speed of 7.3 m/s. Adopt a coordinate system where rightward positive. After they collide, they stick together. What is their final velocity (in m/s)?

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

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