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11. A 10 Mg freight car, initially traveling north at 3 m/s, collides with a stationary...

11. A 10 Mg freight car, initially traveling north at 3 m/s, collides with a stationary 5 Mg freight car. The cars become connected and continue moving north. What is the final velocity of the cars? (5 pts)

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