An 80-G Particle Moving with an Initial Speed of 50

question 60

Multiple Choice

An 80-g particle moving with an initial speed of 50 m/s in the positive x direction strikes and sticks to a 60-g particle moving 50 m/s in the positive y direction. How much kinetic energy is lost in this collision?

• A) 96 J
• B) 89 J
• C) 175 J
• D) 86 J
• E) 110 J

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The organized allocation of a tangible asset's expenditure over its life of usefulness.

Straight-Line Method

A method of depreciation that allocates an equal amount of the asset's cost to each accounting period over its useful life.

Depreciation Expense

Apportioning the cost of a concrete asset over its duration of use.

Units-Of-Activity

A depreciation method that allocates expense based on the actual usage or activity level of an asset.