Cart A, with a Mass of 0

question 8

Multiple Choice

Cart A, with a mass of 0.2 kg, travels on a horizontal air track at 3 m/s and hits cart B, which has a mass of 0.4 kg and is initially at rest.After the collision the center of mass of the two cart system has a speed in m/s of:

• A)0 m/s
• B)1.0 m/s
• C)2.3 m/s
• D)2.5 m/s
• E)5.0 m/s

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Definitions:

Phospholipids

A class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes as they can form lipid bilayers.

Concentration Gradient

A term describing the difference in the concentration of a substance between two areas, which can drive diffusion.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, enabling various cellular processes.

Passive Transport

The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the need for energy input, typically along the concentration gradient.