One can solve the problem by using the law of conservation of momentum. The total momentum prior to the collision must be equivalent to the total momentum after the collision, so we have:
m1v1 + m2v2 = m1v1 + m2v2
Here, m1 is 0.4 Kg that is the mass of the ball, u1 is 18 m/s that is the initial velocity of the ball, m2 is 0.2 Kg that is the mass of the bottle, and u2 is 0 that is the initial velocity of the bottle.
v1 is the final velocity of the ball, which is to be determined, and v2 is 25 m/s that is the final velocity of the bottle.
Substituting and rearranging the equation, one can find the final velocity of the ball:
v1 = m1u1 - m2v2 / m1 = (0.4 kg) (18 m/s) - (0.2 Kg) (25 m/s) / 0.4 Kg = 5.5 m/s.
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Fossil fuels are Carbon-based compounds that when heated in the presence of oxygen undergo a combustion reaction to produce thermal energy and gases. The chemical equation for the combustion of a generic Fossil Fuel (C) is the following:
C + O₂ →CO₂
From this chemical reaction, we can see that CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide) is produced, so the consumption of fossil fuels has increased the Carbon Dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere.
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