Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Momentum

Momentum — practice question

Particles $P$ and $Q$, whose masses are $0.2\,\text{kg}$ and $0.3\,\text{kg}$ respectively, are able to move only along a horizontal straight line on a smooth horizontal plane. $P$ is launched towards $Q$ at speed $0.5\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. Simultaneously, $Q$ is launched towards $P$ at speed $1\,\text{m s}^{-1}$. In the collision that results, $Q$ is brought to rest.
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Determine the speed of $P$ after the collision.

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