Explanation:
1) This is a synthesis reaction (two or more reactants combine to form a single product).
2) The coefficients are added to balance the reaction.
3) Adding the states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) will make the reaction more precise.
Answer:
a) 1.67 m/s
b) 23kJ
Explanation:
We need to apply the linear momentum conservation formula, that states:

in this case:

the initital kinetic energy is:

and the final:

The energy lost is given by:
