3. Cart ( 284 g) on a ramp: Set the ramp so that one end of the ramp is 5cm higher than the other. A.) Determine the speed of the of the cart at the bottom of the ramp. B.) If the mass of the cart is doubled what will happen to the final speed of the cart compared to part “A"? C.) What height of the ramp is required for the speed of the cart to double?

3. Cart ( 284 g) on a ramp: Set the ramp so that one end of the ramp is 5cm higher than the other. A.) Determine the speed of the of the cart at the bottom of the ramp. B.) If the mass of the cart is doubled what will happen to the final speed of the cart compared to part “A"? C.) What height of the ramp is required for the speed of the cart to double?

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter3: Energy And Conservation Laws

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 28P: . The fastest that a human has run is about 12 m/s. (a) If a pole vaulter could run this fast and...

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