Temperature rise after collision

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The discussion focuses on calculating the fractional decrease in total kinetic energy of two colliding asteroids and the resulting temperature rise. The initial velocities and masses of the asteroids are provided, with one moving in the opposite direction. The participant attempts to determine the final velocity after the collision and questions the loss of kinetic energy, suggesting that no energy is lost due to the absence of external forces. However, it is clarified that in an inelastic collision, some kinetic energy is converted to other forms of energy, necessitating a calculation of kinetic energy before and after the collision. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding energy transformation during collisions.
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Homework Statement



Determine the fractional decrease in total kinetic energy of each set of asteroids when they collide. If the average specific heat of the material composing the asteroids is assumed to be that of ice (2.05 kJ/kg·˚C), by how much does the temperature of the asteroids rise as a result of the collision in each case?

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Before the collision, asteroid A (mass 1,000 kg) moved at 100 m/s, and asteroid B (mass 2,000 kg) moved at 80 m/s. (asteroid b is going i an opposite direction.)


The Attempt at a Solution



After the collision I have
(1,000 kg)(100m/s) + (2,000 kg)(-80m/s)= -60,000/3,000 =20m/s

We haven't been taught temperature after collision so this is where i am stuck
 
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How much KE was lost? Where has that energy gone?
 
There is no KE lost right? Since they collided and there is no external forces.
 
savaphysics said:
There is no KE lost right?
In an inelastic collision you should expect work energy to be lost.
You can calculate the KE before and after.
 
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