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Randall D. Knight — Impulse and Momentum: Problem 55

A 100 g toy car sits at the bottom of a 15° ramp. A 200 g toy truck hits the car from behind, causing the car to roll 75 cm up the ramp. How fast was the truck going at the moment of impact? Assume the collision is perfectly elastic.

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Given: 100 g, . A, 200 g, 75 cm

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach · 5th Edition
Author: Randall D. Knight
Publisher: Pearson
Chapter: Impulse and Momentum

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