Question
An object of mass 2.0 kg starts from rest at the top of a frictionless curved ramp. At the bottom,
it collides with and sticks to another 2.0-kg mass object. Together the objects then cross a small
rough section where there is friction before leaving the edge of the table together.
3.6 m
m = 2.0 kg
at rest
at rest
m = 2.0 kg
1.5 m
= 0.19
4.2 m
y
(a) Find the height of the table, y.
(b) Find the velocity (magnitude and direction) at which the objects reach the ground.
Presentation instructions:
Write a solution that looks like one of the examples of the book: fully explain your reasoning in
words, show all your computations clearly and correctly written (format). Explain any and all
assumptions that you make as you solve the problem.
it collides with and sticks to another 2.0-kg mass object. Together the objects then cross a small
rough section where there is friction before leaving the edge of the table together.
3.6 m
m = 2.0 kg
at rest
at rest
m = 2.0 kg
1.5 m
= 0.19
4.2 m
y
(a) Find the height of the table, y.
(b) Find the velocity (magnitude and direction) at which the objects reach the ground.
Presentation instructions:
Write a solution that looks like one of the examples of the book: fully explain your reasoning in
words, show all your computations clearly and correctly written (format). Explain any and all
assumptions that you make as you solve the problem.