Question

A 0.400 kg bead slides on a straight frictionless wire and moves with a velocity of 3.50 cm/s to the right, as shown below. The bead collides elastically with a larger 0.600 kg bead that is initially at rest. After the collision, the smaller bead moves to the left with a velocity of 0.70 cm/s.
What is the total kinetic energy of the system of beads after the collision?
A 1.40 × 10−4 J
B 2.45 × 10−4 J
C 4.70 × 10−4 J
D 4.90 × 10−4 J

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

KE = 1/2 m v^2 = 1/2 (0.400) (3.50^2)

= 2.45 J