A 15.0 kg object moving in the +x direction at 5.5 m/s collides head-on with a...

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A 15.0 kg object moving in the +x direction at 5.5 m/s collideshead-on with a 11.5 kg object moving in the −x direction at 4.0 m/s.

Part A-

Find the final velocity of each mass if the objects sticktogether.

Express your answers using two significant figures. Enter youranswers numerically separated by a comma.

Part B-

Find the final velocity of each mass if the collision iselastic.

Express your answers using two significant figures. Enter youranswers numerically separated by a comma.

Part C-

Find the final velocity of each mass if the 15.0 kg object is atrest after the collision.

Express your answers using two significant figures. Enter youranswers numerically separated by a comma.

Part D-

Is the result in part C \"reasonable\"? Explain

Part E-

Find the final velocity of each mass if the 11.5 kg object is atrest after the collision.

Express your answers using two significant figures. Enter youranswers numerically separated by a comma.

Part F-

Is the result in part E \"reasonable\"? Explain.

Part G-

Find the final velocity of each mass if the 15.0 kg object has avelocity of 4.0 m/s in the −x direction after the collision.

Express your answers using two significant figures. Enter youranswers numerically separated by a comma.

Part H-

Is the result in part G \"reasonable\"? Explain

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