Mass A, 2.0 kg, is moving with an initial velocity of 15 m/s in the x-direction, and it collides with mass M, 4.0 kg, initially moving at 7.0 m/s in the x-direction. After the collision, the two objects stick together and move as one. What is the change in kinetic energy of the system as a result of the collision, in joules

the change in the kinetic energy of the system is -42.47 J

Explanation:

Given;

mass A, Ma = 2 kg

initial velocity of mass A, Ua = 15 m/s

Mass M, Mm = 4 kg

initial velocity of mass M, Um = 7 m/s

Let the common velocity of the two masses after collision = V

Apply the principle of conservation of linear momentum, to determine the final velocity of the two masses;

The initial kinetic of the two masses;

The final kinetic energy of the two masses;

The change in kinetic energy is calculated as;

Therefore, the change in the kinetic energy of the system is -42.47 J

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