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When two objects collide and stick together, what will happen to their speed, assuming momentum is conserved?

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sladkih [1.3K]3 years ago

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Answer:

When two objects collide and stick together, what will happen to their speed, assuming momentum is conserved? They will move at the same velocity as whichever object was fastest initially. They will move at the same velocity of whichever object was slowest initially.

Explanation:

AveGali [126]3 years ago

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The correct answer is that when two objects collide and stick together, BOTH objects will change speed.
If they are moving in the same direction, the faster moving object will slow down and the slower moving object will speed up.
If they are moving in opposite directions the faster will slow down and the slower one will change direction.

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