A dart of mass m is fired at and sticks into a block of mass...

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A dart of mass m is fired at and sticks into a block of mass Mthat is initially at rest on a rough, horizontal surface. Thecoefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the surfaceis μk. After the collision, the dart and the block slide a distanceD before coming to rest. If the dart were fired horizontally, whatwould its speed be immediately before impact with the block? (Useany variable or symbol stated above along with the following asnecessary: g.)

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I will try to find a solution First we should apply theconservation of linear momentum1where is the linearmomentum before the collision is the    See Answer
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