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Chapter 9 Problem 70GP

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Problem 70GP

A car moving with an initial speed v collides with a second stationary car that is one-half as massive. After the collision the first car moves in the same direction as before with a speed v/3. (a) Find the final speed of the second car. (b) Is this collision clastic or inelastic?

Solution

Step 1 of 3

In this question, in part a, we need to find final speed of the second car

In part b, we need to check if the collision is elastic or inelastic

Data given

Velocity of car before collision

Velocity of car after collision

Mass of cars

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

A car moving with an initial speed v collides with a

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