Answer:
a. the force between them quadruples
Explanation:
The electrostatic force between two charges is given by
where
k is the Coulomb's constant
q1 and q2 are the two charges
r is the separation between the two charges
In this problem, the charges on both objects are doubled, so
While the distance does not change, so the new force will be
so, the force will quadruple.
Answer:
(A) V = 9.89m/s
(B) U = -2.50m/s
(C) ΔK.E = –377047J
(D) ΔK.E = –257750J
Explanation:
The full solution can be found in the attachment below. The east has been chosen as the direction for positivity.
This problem involves the principle of momentum conservation. This principle states that the total momentum before collision is equal to the total momentum after collision. This problem is an inelastic kind of collision for which the momentum is conserved but the kinetic energy is not. The kinetic energy after collision is always lesser than that before collision. The balance is converted into heat by friction, and also sound energy.
See attachment below for full solution.
