Physics

Problem

Block

A

of mass

2\,\text{kg}

slides on a smooth horizontal track with speed

5\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}

and collides with block

B

of mass

3\,\text{kg}

that is initially at rest. The two blocks stick together after impact. Calculate the percentage of the initial kinetic energy that is lost in the collision.

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