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A 15.0 kg object moving in the +x direction at 5.5 m/s collides head-on with a...

A 15.0 kg object moving in the +x direction at 5.5 m/s collides head-on with a 11.5 kg object moving in the −x direction at 4.0 m/s .

Part A-

Find the final velocity of each mass if the objects stick together.

Express your answers using two significant figures. Enter your answers numerically separated by a comma.

Part B-

Find the final velocity of each mass if the collision is elastic.

Express your answers using two significant figures. Enter your answers numerically separated by a comma.

Part C-

Find the final velocity of each mass if the 15.0 kg object is at rest after the collision.

Express your answers using two significant figures. Enter your answers numerically separated by a comma.

Part D-

Is the result in part C "reasonable"? Explain

Part E-

Find the final velocity of each mass if the 11.5 kg object is at rest after the collision.

Express your answers using two significant figures. Enter your answers numerically separated by a comma.

Part F-

Is the result in part E "reasonable"? Explain.

Part G-

Find the final velocity of each mass if the 15.0 kg object has a velocity of 4.0 m/s in the −x direction after the collision.

Express your answers using two significant figures. Enter your answers numerically separated by a comma.

Part H-

Is the result in part G "reasonable"? Explain

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genius_generous answered 8 months ago
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