Biology 1002B Study Guide - Momentum
15 Sep 2013
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To check the validity of the principle of conservation for linear momentum using two dynamics carts pushed apart from rest by an explosive force. 2 wooden blocks to fix the end position of the track. B, and by placing a mass of 500g on cart a and cart b. Ma = 0. 5002kg and additional load for cart a= 0. 5024kg. Mb = 0. 4781kg and additional load for cart b = 0. 5012kg. Displacement of cart a is positive and since cart b is travelling in opposite direction; displacement of cart b is negative. Change in distanc e of a da (m) ma da. Since both carts are at rest initially, v1 = 0m/s. Since, ptotal1 = 0 kg m/s; ptotal2 = 0 kg m/s. P2a + p2b = 0 (divide both sides by p2b) = -1; therefore, the slope of the graph vs. should be. The graph, vs. is a straight sloping line.
