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2 April, 16:24

A 30 ton rail car and a 90 ton rail car, initially at rest, are connected together with a giant but massless compressed springbetween them. When released, the 30 ton car is pushed away at aspeed of 4.0 m/s relative to the 90 ton car. What is the speed ofthe 30 ton car relative to the ground?

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  1. 2 April, 16:38
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    V2 = 1.33m/s

    Explanation:

    M1 = 30 ton

    M2 = 90 ton

    V1 = 4 m/s

    V2 = ?

    Assumption: momentum conserved, no friction

    initial momentum = final momentum = 0

    momentum : p = MV

    (M1*V1) - (M2*V2) = 0

    V2 = (30*4) / 90 = 1.33m/s
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