Two objects, A and B, with masses 5 kg and 8 kg respectively, initially approach each other with velocities of 5 m/s and 3 m/s, respectively. They collide elastically and then move away from each other after the collision. a. Determine the total momentum of the system before the collision. b. Calculate the velocities of objects A and B after the collision. c. Find the change in kinetic energy of the system due to the collision.

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a To determine the total momentum of the system before the collision we need to calculate the momentum of each object and then add them together The momentum p of an object is given by p mass velocity ... View the full answer