A system consists of three blocks with masses on a frictionless surface as shown in the figure below. Image size: s ML Max Part a The three blocks (from left to right in the figure) have masses of 3.51 kg, 1.09 kg and 7.17 kg. The leftmost block has a velocity of 3.34 m/s toward the right, the center block is stationary, and the rightmost block as a velocity of 2.71 m/s toward the left. Assuming movement toward the right is positive, what is the center of mass velocity of this system as pictured (prior to collision)?
A system consists of three blocks with masses on a frictionless surface as shown in the figure below. Image size: s ML Max Part a The three blocks (from left to right in the figure) have masses of 3.51 kg, 1.09 kg and 7.17 kg. The leftmost block has a velocity of 3.34 m/s toward the right, the center block is stationary, and the rightmost block as a velocity of 2.71 m/s toward the left. Assuming movement toward the right is positive, what is the center of mass velocity of this system as pictured (prior to collision)?
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