In the Figure, Determine the Character of the Collision

question 37

Multiple Choice

In the figure, determine the character of the collision. The masses of the blocks, and the velocities before and after are given. The collision is

• A) perfectly elastic.
• B) partially inelastic.
• C) completely inelastic.
• D) characterized by an increase in kinetic energy.
• E) not possible because momentum is not conserved.

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