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.A 30 ton rail car and a 90 ton rail car, initially at
Chapter 9, Problem 56P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 56P
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A 30 ton rail car and a 90 ton rail car, initially at rest, are connected together with a giant but massless compressed spring between them. When released, the 30 ton car is pushed away at a speed of 4.0 m/s relative to the 90 ton car. What is the speed of the 30 ton car relative to the ground?
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QUESTION:
Problem 56P
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A 30 ton rail car and a 90 ton rail car, initially at rest, are connected together with a giant but massless compressed spring between them. When released, the 30 ton car is pushed away at a speed of 4.0 m/s relative to the 90 ton car. What is the speed of the 30 ton car relative to the ground?
ANSWER:
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We are required to calculate the speed of the 30 ton car relative to the ground.