Physics

Physics

Problem

Two identical disks, each of mass mm, slide on a frictionless horizontal surface. Disk 1 moves east at 3.0 m/s3.0\,\text{m/s}, and Disk 2 moves north at 4.0 m/s4.0\,\text{m/s}. The disks collide and stick together. What percent of the system’s kinetic energy is lost in the collision? a) 75%75\% b) 0%0\% c) 50%50\% d) 32%32\%

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