Momentum must be conserved. For part a pi=pf, where pi=m1v1+m2v2. You know the collision is ineslatic so the 2 gals move off together so pf=vf(m1+m2) where vf is your unknown. Solve for vf. I get 1.66 m/s
Homework Statement
If the axis of rotation of a physical pendulum is placed closer to the COM, is the period of rotation longer? If it originally starts .5m from the COM the moves .3M from the COM the peroid shoud be longer right? I keep getting a longer period when the axis of roatation is...
I know that the kinetic energy plus the potential energy is equal to the totalt energy. I know the easiest way to solve the problem would just be to find one of them at the max. I am just confused on which one to solve for and how. My teacher did a really bad job on explaning this chapter and I...
Homework Statement
A 2kg particle undergoes simple harmonic motion according to x=1.5sin((pi*t/4) + Pi/6)
A)What is the total mechanical energy of the particle?
B) Shortest time for particle to go from x=.5m to x=-.75m
Homework Equations
Potential energy=.5kx^2
The Attempt at a...