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VitaminK
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- Homework Statement
- So I did this lab at school where we had to investigate conservation of momentum. A lighter cart was set in motion (friction free track) towards a heavier stationary cart. After collision the heavier cart got at greater velocity. Why? Are there any energy transformations occuring during the collision?
- Relevant Equations
- m1×v+m2×v= -(m1×Vo)+m2×Vo
I'm thinking some of the kinetic energy and momentum from the lighter cart transferred to the heavier.