Multiple Choice
Consider an inelastic collision between balls of mass m1 and m2. The velocities before the collision are 1 and
2, respectively, and the velocities after the collision are
1 and
2, respectively. Which of the following statements concerning this collision is true?
A) m1 1 + m1
1 = m2
2 + m2
2
B) 2 -
1 >
1 -
2
C) 2 -
1 =
1 -
2
D) 2 -
1 <
1 -
2
E) m1
1) 2 +
M2
2) 2 =
M1
1) 2 +
M2
2) 2
Correct Answer:

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