Car a of mass m a = 2000 kg is moving to the right at 10 m/s when it collides with and sticks to a second car b of mass m b = 3000 kg moving to the left at 5 m/s.    What is the final velocity of the cars after they stick together?

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Car a of mass m a = 2000 kg is moving to the right at 10 m/s when it collides with and sticks to a second car of mass m b = 3000 kg moving to the left at 5 m/s. 

 

What is the final velocity of the cars after they stick together?

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  • The mass of car A is given as mA = 2000 kg.
  • The initial velocity of the car A moving towards right is given as uA = 10 m/s.
  • The mass of car B is given as mB = 3000 kg.
  • The initial velocity of the car B moving towards right is given as uB = -5 m/s.

 

 

 

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