Answer:
Explanation:
According to the parameters provided,
mass of the clay lump, m₁ = 0.05 kg
initial velocity of the lump, u₁ = 12 m/s
mass of the cart, m₂ = 0.15 kg
initial speed of the cart, u₂ = 0
As the clay adheres to the cart, we have an inelastic collision scenario. Let v represent the combined speed of both the cart and lump post-collision. Given that momentum is conserved, we have:



The resultant speed is v = 3 m/s.
Thus, the final speed of both cart and lump following the collision is 3 m/s. This concludes the solution.