As shown in the figure below, two objects are moving towards each other with velocities given by the vectors V1 and V2 on a frictionless surface. They collide perfectly inelastically and then move together as indicated by the vector V3. If the masses m1 = k * m2 what is the magnitude of k? Provide your answer with 2 decimal places. e1 = 12.3 degree 02 = 29.2 degree = 3.1 m/s V3 = 2.4 m/s

As shown in the figure below, two objects are moving towards each other with velocities given by the vectors V1 and V2 on a frictionless surface. They collide perfectly inelastically and then move together as indicated by the vector V3. If the masses m1 = k * m2 what is the magnitude of k? Provide your answer with 2 decimal places. e1 = 12.3 degree 02 = 29.2 degree = 3.1 m/s V3 = 2.4 m/s

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter5: Newton's Laws Of Motion

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