10) A 2000kg car and a 1000kg car traveling at 60m/s in opposite directions collide head on and lock together. What are their speeds after the collision (in m/s)? A) 9.4 B) 16.7 C) 14.3 D) 18.1 E) 20.0

10) A 2000kg car and a 1000kg car traveling at 60m/s in opposite directions collide head on and lock together. What are their speeds after the collision (in m/s)? A) 9.4 B) 16.7 C) 14.3 D) 18.1 E) 20.0

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Chapter8: Linear Momentum And Collisions

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Problem 16CQ: What is an inelastic collision? What is a perfectly inelastic collision?

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10) A 2000kg car and a 1000kg car traveling at 60m/s in opposite directions collide head on and lock
together. What are their speeds after the collision (in m/s)?
A) 9.4
B) 16.7
C) 14.3
D) 18.1
E) 20.0

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