Answer:
Explanation:
a ) Conservation of momentum is followed
m₁ v₁ = m₂ v₂
3m x 2 = m v
v = 6 m/s
Total kinetic energy
= 1/2 x .35 x 6 ² + 1/2 x 1.05 x 2 ²
= 8.4 J
This energy must be stored as elastic energy in the spring which was released as kinetic energy on burning the cord.
Yes , the conservation of momentum will be followed in the bursting apart process. Only internal forces have been involved in the process. Two equal and opposite internal forces are created by spring which creates motion and generates kinetic energy.