
Yefim S. answered 11/15/21
Math Tutor with Experience
By Law of conservation of momentum: m1v1 - m2v2 = (m1 + m2)v; v = (130kg·2.1m/s - 92kg·5.3m/s)/(130kg + 92kg) = - 0.97 m/s
Anjela R.
asked 11/15/21A 130-kg tackler moving at 2.1 m/s meets head-on (and tackles) an 92-kg halfback moving at 5.3 m/s .
Part A What will be their mutual speed immediately after the collision? Express your answer using two significant figures
Yefim S. answered 11/15/21
Math Tutor with Experience
By Law of conservation of momentum: m1v1 - m2v2 = (m1 + m2)v; v = (130kg·2.1m/s - 92kg·5.3m/s)/(130kg + 92kg) = - 0.97 m/s
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