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Conservation of Momentum — Quiz

Question 5 • Physics

An empty 2 comma 500 kilograms train car is headed northbound at a velocity of 5 meters per second Ahead of the first car, an empty 1 comma 500 kilograms car is headed northbound on the same track at 1 meter per second The faster train bumps into the slower one, and they combine into one train. What is the velocity of the two-car train?

Answer
A
3.5 meters per second
B
5 meters per second
C
1 meter per second
D
3 meters per second
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