The discussion revolves around a collision problem involving kinetic energy and mass, specifically focusing on the change in kinetic energy after a collision between two particles, one of which is stationary. The original poster is attempting to determine the correct expression for the total kinetic energy transferred to other forms of energy during the collision.
The discussion appears to be in a state of confusion, with participants seeking clarification on the answers and the reasoning behind them. There is an indication that the thread has been moved to a homework section for more focused assistance, and a duplicate thread has been identified, which may affect the flow of discussion.
Participants are navigating a potential overlap with another thread, which may limit the exploration of the problem's nuances. The original poster's repeated inquiries suggest a lack of clarity on the problem's requirements or the answers provided.
Where it duplicates https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/eenga-2019-momentum-question.995674/.mfb said:What is answer C, how did you get it, and what is answer B?
I moved the thread to our homework section.
Indeed. This thread is closed. Please post in the one linked above.haruspex said:Where it duplicates https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/eenga-2019-momentum-question.995674/.