Introductory Perfectly Inelastic Collision Problem Demonstration

The video tutorial covers a physics experiment involving a brass ball and a cart, focusing on a perfectly inelastic collision. It explains the conservation of momentum and the non-conservation of kinetic energy. The initial and final velocities are calculated, and an error analysis is performed to compare predicted and observed values. The session ends with a fun segment about fruit costumes.

What type of collision occurs when the brass ball lands in the cart?

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Is momentum conserved during a perfectly inelastic collision? Explain your answer.

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Why is kinetic energy not conserved in a perfectly inelastic collision?

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What is the total mass of the cart and the brass ball combined?

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Calculate the initial velocity of the brass ball before the collision.

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What is the predicted final velocity of both the cart and the ball after the collision?

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How do you calculate the relative error between the predicted and observed final velocities?

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