A car moving with an initial speed v collides with a second stationary car that is one-half as massive After the collision the first car moves in the same direction as before with a speed v/3. a) Draw diagram b) Find the final speed of the second car. c) Compare initial and final kinetic energies of the system. d) Is collision elastic or inelastic?

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A car moving with an initial speed v collides with a second stationary car that is one-half as massive.
After the collision the first car moves in the same direction as before with a speed v/3.
a) Draw diagram
b) Find the final speed of the second car.
c) Compare initial and final kinetic energies of the system.
d) Is collision elastic or inelastic?
Transcribed Image Text:A car moving with an initial speed v collides with a second stationary car that is one-half as massive. After the collision the first car moves in the same direction as before with a speed v/3. a) Draw diagram b) Find the final speed of the second car. c) Compare initial and final kinetic energies of the system. d) Is collision elastic or inelastic?
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