Solving Force & Momentum in Collision of 3.0kg & 4.0kg Masses

[tha-wanderer]

hey, just need help on this question. i know the answer but i need all the working out as i have a test tomorrow and don't understand how and when to use the equations of motion and change in momentum etc.

A 3.0kg mass moving at 4.0ms at 135degress collides with a 4.0kg mass moving at 2.0ms at 315 degrees. The collision occurs over 0.20s and the 3.0kg mass is measured to be moving off at 1.0ms at 135 degrees. Find:

a) the final velocity of the 4.0kg mass
b) the acceleration of the 3.0kg mass
c) The force acting on each mass.

Thanks a lot people!

 

[Hootenanny]

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[HallsofIvy]

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