In the Figure, Determine the Character of the Collision

question 58

Multiple Choice

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

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

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