A block of mass m1=1.50 kg is initially travelling at u1=3.50 m/s to the right. It collides with a block of mass m2=1.10 kg, travelling at u2=2.00 m/s to the left. After the collision, block 2 is seen travelling at v2=1.20 m/s to the right. Find the coefficient of restitution in this situation

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A block of mass m1=1.50 kg is initially travelling at u1=3.50 m/s to the right. It collides with a block of mass m2=1.10 kg, travelling at u2=2.00 m/s to the left. After the collision, block 2 is seen travelling at v2=1.20 m/s to the right. Find the coefficient of restitution in this situation

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