A Sandbag Is Motionless in Outer Space

question 137

Multiple Choice

A sandbag is motionless in outer space. A second sandbag with 3 times the mass moving at 12 m/s collides with it. They stick together and move at a speed of

• A) 6 m/s.
• B) 8 m/s.
• C) 4 m/s.
• D) 3 m/s.
• E) none of these

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