Information:
At first, the car’s weight was equal to m1 = 1000 kg.
Initial vehicle velocity = v1 = 50 km/h
After the mass is placed on it, the weight is equal to m2 = 1000 + 250 kg.
The car’s final velocity = v2 =?
Applying the conservation of momentum law:
Initial momentum equals final momentum.
m1 v1 = m2 v2
1000 kg x 50 km/h = 1250 kg x v2
50,000 kg km/h / 1250 kg = v2
5000 / 125 = 200 / 5 = 40 km/h = v2
Information:
At first, the car’s weight was equal to m1 = 1000 kg.
Initial vehicle velocity = v1 = 50 km/h
After the mass is placed on it, the weight is equal to m2 = 1000 + 250 kg.
The car’s final velocity = v2 =?
Applying the conservation of momentum law:
Initial momentum equals final momentum.
m1 v1 = m2 v2
1000 kg x 50 km/h = 1250 kg x v2
50,000 kg km/h / 1250 kg = v2
5000 / 125 = 200 / 5 = 40 km/h = v2