Question: 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

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?

1.6 1.4 1.2 0.8 6. 10 12 14 Time (s) 4) 2. Position (m)

1.6 1.4 1.2 0.8 6. 10 12 14 Time (s) 4) 2. Position (m)

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