Two identical carts initially at rest on a frictionless track are connected by a…
PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics
Problem
Two identical carts initially at rest on a frictionless track are connected by a compressed spring. When the spring is released, each cart experiences a 4.0N force from the spring for 0.50s. In no more than three sentences, explain why the carts move apart even though the forces between them are equal and opposite.