A 5 kg ball moves at 5m/s in the +x direction and hits a 2kg stationary ball at the origin. After the balls collide, the lighter ball has a final velocity of 3.6m/s directed 49 degrees from the x axis as shown in the picture. 1. Figure out the speed (v') and direction (theta) of the heavier ball after the collision 2. Is the collision elastic or inelastic? Explain your answer in 3 sentences or less.

A 5 kg ball moves at 5m/s in the +x direction and hits a 2kg stationary ball at the origin. After the balls collide, the lighter ball has a final velocity of 3.6m/s directed 49 degrees from the x axis as shown in the picture. 1. Figure out the speed (v') and direction (theta) of the heavier ball after the collision 2. Is the collision elastic or inelastic? Explain your answer in 3 sentences or less.

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A 5 kg ball moves at 5m/s in the +x
direction and hits a 2kg stationary
ball at the origin. After the balls
collide, the lighter ball has a final
velocity of 3.6m/s directed 49
degrees from the x axis as shown in
the picture.
1. Figure out the speed (v') and
direction (theta) of the heavier
ball after the collision
2. Is the collision elastic or
inelastic? Explain your answer in
3 sentences or less.
5 kg
5 m/s
2 kg
To
49°
3.6 m/s
X

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