In-class question

A constant force is exerted for a short time interval on a cart that is initially at rest on an air track. This force gives the cart a certain final speed. The same force is exerted for the same length of time on another cart, also initially at rest, that has twice the mass of the first one. The final speed of the heavier cart is

 

BLUE: one-fourth

YELLOW: four times

PINK: half

PURPLE: double

GREEN: the same as

that of the lighter cart.




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