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A 1 kg object moving initially with a velocity of +5 m/s makes an elastic head-on collision with a 3 kg object initially at rest. What is the final velocity of the 1 kg object? Use both conservation of momentum and energy. Answer: -2.5 m/s elaborative and direct explanations are most appreciated, thank you for your time.

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          A 1 kg object moving initially with a velocity of +5 m/s makes an elastic head-on collision with a 3 kg object initially at rest.  What is the final velocity of the 1 kg object? Use both conservation of momentum and energy.
Answer: -2.5 m/s
elaborative and direct explanations are most appreciated, thank you for your time.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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03/05/2023

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The initial momentum of the system is given by: Initial momentum = (mass1 * velocity1) + (mass2 * velocity2) Initial momentum = (1 kg * 5 m/s) + (3 kg * 0 m/s) Initial momentum = 5 kg*m/s Show more…

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A 1 kg object moving initially with a velocity of +5 m/s makes an elastic head-on collision with a 3 kg object initially at rest. What is the final velocity of the 1 kg object? Use both conservation of momentum and energy. Answer: -2.5 m/s elaborative and direct explanations are most appreciated, thank you for your time.