Purchase Solution

Two cars, moving at right angles, collide. Find x and y components of velocity

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

See ATTACHMENT #1 for a diagram.

A Chevrolet whose weight Wc= 2700 lb is moving at Vc = 40 mi/hr at 0 degrees.
A Bronco whose weight Wb= 3600 lb is moving at Vb = 60 mi/hr at 270 degrees.

The vehicles crash and lock together then move as a unit.

a. On the diagram, (not to scale) show all the given data.
b. Showing units, find the mass of each vehicle in kilograms.
c. Showing units, find the velocity of each vehicle in m/sec.
d. Find the x and y components of the velocity of the unit after collision.

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

With explanations and formulas, the problems are solved.

Solution Preview

Part a.
See ATTACHMENT #2 for a diagram with given parameters, also vector components of the final velocity as required.

Part b.
Note that to find the mass in kg of an object whose weight is given in pounds, you need the equivalent shown below:
weight units: 2.2 lb = 9.8 nt
You also need the relationship: Weight = mass x gravity or W = M g

See ATTACHMENT #2 for the ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Intro to the Physics Waves

Some short-answer questions involving the basic vocabulary of string, sound, and water waves.

Variables in Science Experiments

How well do you understand variables? Test your knowledge of independent (manipulated), dependent (responding), and controlled variables with this 10 question quiz.

Classical Mechanics

This quiz is designed to test and improve your knowledge on Classical Mechanics.

Basic Physics

This quiz will test your knowledge about basic Physics.

The Moon

Test your knowledge of moon phases and movement.