Would the actual velocity be larger/smaller?

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The discussion centers on the impact of tight bearings on the velocity of a cart during a momentum collision. It is established that if the bearings are too tight, causing the wheels to slip and not rotate, the actual velocity of the cart will decrease. This reduction in velocity occurs because energy is lost to friction as the wheels skid instead of rotating freely. Therefore, tight bearings negatively affect the cart's performance by reducing its speed.

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I was wondering if the bearing is too tight, how would the initial of the ball be affected during a momentum collision? Would the actual velocity be larger/smaller?
 
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If by 'the bearing is too tight' you mean the wheels slip and don't rotate then the velocity will be reduced because the cart will lose energy to friction as the wheels skid.
 

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