Three carts of masses 4kg, 10 kg, and 3 kg move on a frictionless horizontal surface with initial speeds of 5 m/s, 3 m/s, and 4 m/s. If the carts all stick together after the collisions, what will be the final velocity of the combined mass?

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Three carts of masses 4kg, 10 kg, and 3 kg move on a frictionless horizontal surface with initial speeds of 5 m/s, 3 m/s, and 4 m/s.  If the carts all stick together after the collisions, what will be the final velocity of the combined mass?

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bobpursley · Answer

add the initial momnetums. Final momentum = (4+10+3)V solve for V

Anonymous · Answer

I still don't get it. Can you show me the equation with the numbers plugged into it please

Anonymous · Answer

Never mind I got it