Two Carts (A and B), Having Spring Bumpers, Collide as Shown

question 2

Multiple Choice

Two carts (A and B) , having spring bumpers, collide as shown. Cart A has a mass of 2 kg and is initially moving to the right. Cart B has a mass of 3 kg and is initially stationary. When the separation between the carts is a minimum:

• A) cart B is still at rest
• B) cart A has come to rest
• C) the carts have the same momentum
• D) the carts have the same kinetic energy
• E) the kinetic energy of the system is at a minimum

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