The cars A and B are travelling with the velocities shown when they collide. Velocity of A is 36 mph and that of B is 24 mph. Weight of cars A and B are 2800 lb and 3600 lb respectively. Assuming the impact is plastic, which of the following most nearly gives the percentage of energy absorbed by the impact?

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The cars A and B are travelling with the velocities
shown when they collide. Velocity of A is 36 mph and
that of B is 24 mph. Weight of cars A and B are
2800 lb and 3600 lb respectively. Assuming the
V,-36 mph
24 mph
W-2800 Ib
impact is plastic, which of the following most nearly
gives the percentage of energy absorbed by the impact?
a) 5.78 %
W-3600 Ib
c) 4.73 %
e) 3.98 %
b) 2.31 %
d) 1.87 %
Transcribed Image Text:The cars A and B are travelling with the velocities shown when they collide. Velocity of A is 36 mph and that of B is 24 mph. Weight of cars A and B are 2800 lb and 3600 lb respectively. Assuming the V,-36 mph 24 mph W-2800 Ib impact is plastic, which of the following most nearly gives the percentage of energy absorbed by the impact? a) 5.78 % W-3600 Ib c) 4.73 % e) 3.98 % b) 2.31 % d) 1.87 %
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