Question

A minibus of mass 3000kg,travelling at a speed of 30m.s to the right,collides with a car of mass 1600kg,travelling at 16m.s to the right. After collision the car continues to travel to the right at a speed of 17,2m.s. Calculate the speed of the minibus immidiately after the collision
bobpursley
conservation of momentum:
3000*30+1600*16=1600*17.2+3000V solve for V

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