Question

Derive an equation that relates the initial release height hxhx of block xx and the speed vsvs of the two-block system after the collision in terms of mxmx, mymy, and fundamental constants, as appropriate.

Answer 1

Answer:

1 point is earned for stating that the conservation of energy should be applied to this situation.

1 point is earned for stating that the conservation of momentum should be applied to this situation.

Example Response:

Students will need to use both conservation of momentum (for the collision) and conservation of energy (for the slide down the ramp) to be able to determine the relationship between the release height of block X and the speed at which the two-block system travels after they collide and stick together.

Explanation:

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