An Object of Mass M₁ Is Moving with a Speed

question 27

Multiple Choice

An object of mass M₁ is moving with a speed v on a straight, level, frictionless track when it collides with another mass, M_2, that is at rest on the track. After the collision, M₁ and M₂ stick together and move with a speed of

• A) v.
• B) M₁v.
• C) M₁ + M₂)v/M_1.
• D) M₁v/M₁ + M₂).
• E) M₁v/M_2.

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