Physics

Physics

Problem

A 0.20 kg0.20\,\text{kg} lump of clay slides across a horizontal, frictionless surface at 5.0 m ⁣⋅ ⁣s−15.0\,\text{m}\!\cdot\!\text{s}^{-1} and sticks to a 0.80 kg0.80\,\text{kg} wooden block that is initially at rest on the same surface. What percentage of the system’s initial kinetic energy is converted into other forms during the collision? a) 90\% b) 20\% c) 80\% d) 60\%

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