A Particle with a Mass of 400 G Moving at 2.0

question 31

Multiple Choice

A particle with a mass of 400 g moving at 2.0 m/s collides elastically with a stationary particle whose mass is 240 g. After the collision, the 400 g mass is moving at 1.5 m/s. Through what angle is its path deflected?

• A)35°
• B)15°
• C)25°
• D)30°
• E)20°

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