Two blocks (m₁ and m2) are released from rest at a height of h= 14.00 m on a rough track. The friction force 2.6 N acts on distance of 2.59 m along the track. The two objects meet on the horizontal section of the track where they undergo an elastic collision. If m₁ = 4.09 kg and m2 = 7.93 kg, determine the velocity (in m/s) of object 2 before collision.

Two blocks (m₁ and m2) are released from rest at a height of h= 14.00 m on a rough track. The friction force 2.6 N acts on distance of 2.59 m along the track. The two objects meet on the horizontal section of the track where they undergo an elastic collision. If m₁ = 4.09 kg and m2 = 7.93 kg, determine the velocity (in m/s) of object 2 before collision.

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Chapter8: Momentum And Collisions

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