In some collisions, the velocity of one participant changes little while that of the other changes a

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In some collisions, the velocity of one participant changes little while that of the other changes a lot, as Figure P4.84 illustrates.

(a) In which direction (positive or negative) are the objects moving before the collision?

(b) After the collision?

(c) What is the ratio of the inertia of the larger object to the inertia of the smaller object?

(d) Does friction play an important role in this collision?

Data from Figure P4.84

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