Cart Collision Homework: Calculate Distance Traveled After Bounce

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A 478.0 g cart is released from a 1.16 m high frictionless ramp at a 31.0° angle and collides with a rubber block, prompting a calculation of how far it rolls back up after bouncing. Initial calculations for the cart's velocity and momentum were performed, but the final distance traveled up the ramp was incorrectly derived due to using cosine instead of sine for the angle in the acceleration calculation. The correct approach involves using the sine function to accurately determine the distance. The participant acknowledges the error and appreciates the assistance received. The discussion emphasizes the importance of using the correct trigonometric functions in physics problems.
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Homework Statement


A 478.0 g cart is released from rest 1.16 m from the bottom of a frictionless, 31.0° ramp. The cart rolls down the ramp and undergoes a collision with a rubber block at the bottom. After the cart bounces, how far does it roll back up the ramp if the maximum force applied is 302.0 N for 22.9 ms?

Homework Equations



pf=pi+impulse
Vf2=Vi2+2ad
p=m*v

The Attempt at a Solution


First I found my initial impulse:
Vf2=Vi2+2ad
Vf2=0+2(9.8cos31)(1.16)
Vf=4.41m/s
but since its moving in the negative direction, it is -4.41m/s

p = m*v
p = (0.478)(-4.41)
=-2.11

The I calculate my impulse (the area under the graph):
0.5(302)(0.0229)
=3.46 kg m/s

Then I calculated my final impulse:
pf=pi+impulse
pf=-2.11+3.46
=1.352

I then found the distance it travels up after it gains that momentum from hitting the rubber block:
p=m*Vi
1.352=0.478*Vi
Vi=2.83

Vf2=Vi2+2ad
0=2.832+2(-9.81cos31)d
d=0.477m

However, this answer does not match my answer key...

Thanks in advanced
 
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MightyMan11 said:
A 478.0 g cart is released from rest 1.16 m from the bottom of a frictionless, 31.0° ramp. The cart rolls down the ramp and undergoes a collision with a rubber block at the bottom. After the cart bounces, how far does it roll back up the ramp if the maximum force applied is 302.0 N for 22.9 ms?

First I found my initial impulse:
Vf2=Vi2+2ad
Vf2=0+2(9.8cos31)(1.16)

Hi MightyMan11! Welcome to PF! :smile:

Isn't it sin31º?
 


tiny-tim said:
Hi MightyMan11! Welcome to PF! :smile:

Isn't it sin31º?

AHHH...
Looks like it.

Thanks for the help and the welcome :smile:
 
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