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A 1930 Model A coupe (1070 kg) at 5 m/s collides with a stationary 1930 sedan...

A 1930 Model A coupe (1070 kg) at 5 m/s collides with a stationary 1930 sedan (1070 kg), and due to their spring steel bumpers, this collision is elastic. The coupe is stationary after impact. What is the final velocity of the sedan?

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