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increase because of conservation of momentum increase because of conservation of

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Question

increase because of conservation of momentum
increase because of conservation of mechanical energy
decrease because of conservation of momentum
decrease because of conservation of mechanical energy
remain the same because the raindrops are falling perpendicular to the direction of the cart's motion






An open cart on a level surface is rolling without frictional loss through a vertical downpour of rain, as shown above. As the cart rolls, an appreciable amount of rainwater accumulates in the cart. The speed of the cart will

Explanation / Answer

I believe it will decrease for both mechanical and momentum. Mechanical Energy m/2v2=KE m1