Problem: A 2.0 kg trolley moving east at 3.0 m/s collides head-on 1.0 kg trolley moving west at 2.0 m/s. After the collision, the 2.0 kg trolley has a velocity of 1.0 m/s [E]. (a) What is the final velocity of the 1.0 kg trolley? (b) Is the collision elastic or inelastic?

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Your work must be clear to read. Clearly label all cases (a, b). Show all steps in GRASS format.
GRASS means given/required/analysis/solution/statement. You can type your solutions and answers,
but neat handwriting is perfectly acceptable. Please submit your assignment as ONE PDF file on
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Problem:
A 2.0 kg trolley moving east at 3.0 m/s collides head-on 1.0 kg trolley moving west at 2.0 m/s. After
the collision, the 2.0 kg trolley has a velocity of 1.0 m/s [E].
(a) What is the final velocity of the 1.0 kg trolley?
(b) Is the collision elastic or inelastic?
Transcribed Image Text:Your work must be clear to read. Clearly label all cases (a, b). Show all steps in GRASS format. GRASS means given/required/analysis/solution/statement. You can type your solutions and answers, but neat handwriting is perfectly acceptable. Please submit your assignment as ONE PDF file on D2L. I do not accept any assignments via email after the due date. Problem: A 2.0 kg trolley moving east at 3.0 m/s collides head-on 1.0 kg trolley moving west at 2.0 m/s. After the collision, the 2.0 kg trolley has a velocity of 1.0 m/s [E]. (a) What is the final velocity of the 1.0 kg trolley? (b) Is the collision elastic or inelastic?
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Can you please solve this on notebook paper by using GRASS Format. 

Your work must be clear to read. Clearly label all cases (a, b). Show all steps in GRASS format.
GRASS means given/required/analysis/solution/statement. You can type your solutions and answers,
but neat handwriting is perfectly acceptable. Please submit your assignment as ONE PDF file on
D2L. I do not accept any assignments via email after the due date.
Problem:
A 2.0 kg trolley moving east at 3.0 m/s collides head-on 1.0 kg trolley moving west at 2.0 m/s. After
the collision, the 2.0 kg trolley has a velocity of 1.0 m/s [E].
(a) What is the final velocity of the 1.0 kg trolley?
(b) Is the collision elastic or inelastic?
Transcribed Image Text:Your work must be clear to read. Clearly label all cases (a, b). Show all steps in GRASS format. GRASS means given/required/analysis/solution/statement. You can type your solutions and answers, but neat handwriting is perfectly acceptable. Please submit your assignment as ONE PDF file on D2L. I do not accept any assignments via email after the due date. Problem: A 2.0 kg trolley moving east at 3.0 m/s collides head-on 1.0 kg trolley moving west at 2.0 m/s. After the collision, the 2.0 kg trolley has a velocity of 1.0 m/s [E]. (a) What is the final velocity of the 1.0 kg trolley? (b) Is the collision elastic or inelastic?
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