A 5.8 x 104 kg train car at rest is struck from behind by a second train car, traveling at 2.6 m/s. The collision is completely inelastic so the cars stick together. The mass of the second car is 7.4 x 104 kg.

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A 5.8 x 104 kg train car at rest is struck from behind by a second train car, traveling at 2.6 m/s. The collision is completely inelastic so the cars stick together. The mass of the second car is 7.4 x 104 kg.

What is the velocity of the joined trains cars immediately after the collision?
m/s
Round
your answer to the tenths place.
Transcribed Image Text:What is the velocity of the joined trains cars immediately after the collision? m/s Round your answer to the tenths place.
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