Question 6: A block of mass of 2 kg comes with initial velocity vi = 4î m/s and collides with another block of mass of 1 kg coming with initial velocity v2 = -5i m/s on a frictionless horizontal table. Determine the velocities of the blocks after the collision if the collision is i) elastic, and ii) completely (perfectly) inelastic.

Question 6: A block of mass of 2 kg comes with initial velocity vi = 4î m/s and collides with another block of mass of 1 kg coming with initial velocity v2 = -5i m/s on a frictionless horizontal table. Determine the velocities of the blocks after the collision if the collision is i) elastic, and ii) completely (perfectly) inelastic.

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