Question

Dodgems A has a mass of 120 kg, is initially moving to the right at a speed of 10 m/s. It collides with Dodgems B, which has a mass of 160 kg, moving to the right at a speed of 7 m/s. After collision, Dodgems A continues to move to the right but with a speed of 5 m/s. What is the speed of Dodgems B after collision?

Answer 1

10.75 m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

let velocity of Dodgems b be y

law of conservation of momentum

120 x 10 + 160 x 7=120x5+ 160 x y

1200+1120 = 600 + 160 x y

160y = 1720

y = 10.75 m/s