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A block of mass m1 = 2kg moves at a velocity of v1,i = 2m/s. It collides with another block
of mass m2 = 1kg that is initially moving at a velocity of v2,i = 1m/s. After the collision,
the first block is at rest. Positive is in the +x direction.
1. What is the velocity of the second block after the collision?
2. Is the collision elastic or inelastic? Explain.
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