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You have two identical cars of mass 1,662 kg. Initially, one car is moving to the right with a speed of 11 m/s, and the other is at rest. After the cars collide, you observe that the car that was moving is now at rest. What is the speed of the other car after the collision (in m/s)?

You have two identical cars of mass 1,662 kg. Initially, one car is moving to the right with a speed of 11 m/s, and the other is at rest. After the cars collide, you observe that the car that was moving is now at rest. What is the speed of the other car after the collision (in m/s)?

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You have two identical cars of mass 1,662 kg. Initially, one car is moving to the right with a speed of 11 m/s, and the other is at rest. After the cars collide, you observe that the car that was moving is now at rest. What is the speed of the other car after the collision (in m/s)? Your Answer: [Answer Box]
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Given data: 

Two identical cars

m1 = m2 = 1662 kg

Initial velocity of car 1 (u1) = 11 m/s

Initial velocity of car 2 (u2) = 0 m/s

Final velocity of the car 1 (V1) = 0 m/s

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The speed of the other car after the collision (V2) in m/s

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