Two equal asteroids in the meteorite belt between Mars and Jupiter collide violently. Asteroid A was initially at speed 40 m / s but asteroid B was stationary. After the collision, asteroid A continues at 30 ° from the initial direction, while asteroid B moves 45 ° from the initial direction A. (See picture) (a) Find the final velocity of both asteroids. (b) What percentage of kinetic energy A changed to thermal energy and the like during the collision

Two equal asteroids in the meteorite belt between Mars and Jupiter collide violently. Asteroid A was initially at speed 40 m / s but asteroid B was stationary. After the collision, asteroid A continues at 30 ° from the initial direction, while asteroid B moves 45 ° from the initial direction A. (See picture) (a) Find the final velocity of both asteroids. (b) What percentage of kinetic energy A changed to thermal energy and the like during the collision

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University Physics Volume 1

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Chapter9: Linear Momentum And Collisions

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Problem 116CP: Two identical objects (such as billiard balls) have a one-dimensional collision in which one is...

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