Question

A 35-gram stainless steel ball on a track is moving at a velocity of 9 m/s. On the same track, a 75-gram stainless steel ball is moving at a velocity of –7 m/s. After colliding, the 35-gram ball moves at a velocity of –15 m/s. Assume there is no net force on the system. What is the velocity of the 75-gram ball after the collision? Round to the nearest tenth. –4.2 m/s –0.5 m/s 0.5 m/s 4.2 m/s

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 4.2

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

4.2 m/s

Explanation:

Momentum is conserved.

m₁u₁ + m₂u₂ = m₁v₁ + m₂v₂

(35 g) (9 m/s) + (75 g) (-7 m/s) = (35 g) (-15 m/s) + (75 g) v

315 g m/s − 525 g m/s = -525 g m/s + (75 g) v

315 g m/s = (75 g) v

v = 4.2 m/s