is the cart of mass B not larger because it had a smaller change is speed, meaning it has a larger inertia and greater mass. i got the 1/2 ratio because the mass of cart A is double the mass of cart Bmfb said:
Correct, cart B has a larger mass.emily081715 said:
This is in contradiction to what you said immediately before that.emily081715 said:
Why not?emily081715 said:
i already tried the ratio and it was wrong which is why I'm confused for the questionmfb said:
turns out the answer was 2.1emily081715 said:
Inertia is the resistance of an object to change in its state of motion. It is a physical property that depends on the mass of the object.
Inertia ratios are used to compare the amount of inertia between two or more objects. In the case of carts on a low-friction track, the inertia ratio is used to compare the mass of the carts and their resistance to changes in motion.
A low-friction track is a surface that has minimal resistance to the movement of objects. This allows for more accurate measurements of inertia as it reduces external forces that can affect the motion of the carts.
The inertia ratio is calculated by dividing the mass of one cart by the mass of the other cart. This can be done by using a balance scale or by measuring the mass of each cart individually.
Calculating inertia ratios allows for a better understanding of the relationship between mass and inertia. It also helps in making predictions about the motion of objects and can be used to design experiments to test other factors that may affect motion, such as friction or force.