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.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Initial momentum found, for example $0.2\times0.5$ or $0.3\times1$” …