To solve this problem, we can use the principle of conservation of momentum. According to this principle, the total momentum before the collision is equal to the total momentum after the collision.
Before the collision, the momentum of the first object (m1) is given by:
m1 * v1
After the collision, the momentum of the two objects combined is given by:
(m1 + m2) * v2
Equating the two momentum values, we have:
m1 * v1 = (m1 + m2) * v2
Substituting the given values, we have:
1.5 kg * 0 m/s = (1.5 kg + m2) * 50 m/s
Simplifying the equation, we have:
0 = 75 kg * m2
Dividing both sides by 75 kg, we get:
m2 = 0 kg
Since the mass of an object cannot be 0 kg, it seems that there is an error in the problem statement. Please check your question again and provide the correct information.
In a closed system, an object with a mass of 1.5 kg
collides with a second object. The two objects then move together at a velocity of 50 m/s. The total momentum of the system is 250 kg⋅m/s. What is the mass of the second object? (1 point)
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5.0 kg
5.0 kg
3.0 kg
3.0 kg
1.5 kg
1.5 kg
3.5 kg
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