An experiment is performed in which two air carts collide on an air track. Position-versus-time data from
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An experiment is performed in which two air carts collide on an air track. Position-versus-time data from a video of the experiment is shown in FIGURE 9-40.
(a) Is the collision elastic or inelastic? Explain.
(b) What is the speed of the center of mass of the two carts?
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1.6 1.4 1.2 0.8 6. 10 12 14 Time (s) 4) 2. Position (m)
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