Collision Problem Help: Find Final Speed and Energy Loss | 300g & 700g Spheres

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The discussion focuses on a collision problem involving two spheres, A (300g) and B (700g), moving towards each other at speeds of 8 m/s and 4 m/s, respectively. After the collision, sphere B reverses direction and travels at 2 m/s. The key calculations involve determining the final speed of sphere A and the total loss in kinetic energy due to the collision. The principles of conservation of momentum and kinetic energy are crucial for solving these questions.

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Hi I wonder if anyone can help, I am stuck on this question.

1.Two smooth spheres A and B, of masses of 300g and 700g respectively, are traveling towards each other along the same horizontal line with speeds of 8m/s and 4m/s respectively. After the collision, the direction of motion B has been reversed and its traveling at a speed of 2m/s

Find:
a)The final speed of A after the collision
bThe total loss in kinetic energy due to the collision.


Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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