An Inelastic Collision Takes Place Between Two Equal Masses of 7

question 69

Multiple Choice

An inelastic collision takes place between two equal masses of 7 kg.One was at rest and the other moving at 17 m/s before and 5 m/s after.How much energy was lost in the collision?

• A)420 J
• B)0 J
• C)67 J
• D)4350 J
• E)3.4 J

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