In the Figure Showing an Isolated System, Determine the Character

question 196

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Temporalis

A muscle located on the side of the skull, involved in chewing and moving the jaw.

Sternocleidomastoid

A major muscle in the neck that extends from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone of the skull, involved in rotating and flexing the neck.

Latissimus Dorsi

A large, flat muscle on the back that stretches to the sides, behind the arm, and is involved in the movement of the shoulders and arms.

Insertion

Insertion refers to the placement of an object or substance into a body part or into a device, often used in medical procedures or mechanical processes.