Blocks a and B Are Moving Toward Each Other Along

question 12

Multiple Choice

Blocks A and B are moving toward each other along the x axis. A has a mass of 2.0 kg and a velocity of 50 m/s, while B has a mass of 4.0 kg and a velocity of -25 m/s. They suffer an elastic collision and move off along the x axis. The kinetic energy transferred from A to B during the collision is:

• A) 0
• B) 2500 J
• C) 5000 J
• D) 7500 J
• E) 10000 J

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