Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Linear momentum and its conservation

Linear momentum and its conservation — practice question

In an isolated system, two objects X and Y undergo a perfectly elastic collision. Their velocities before and after the collision are shown. What is the speed $v$ of Y following the collision?

  • A$2.0\ \text{m s}^{-1}$
  • B$18\ \text{m s}^{-1}$
  • C$22\ \text{m s}^{-1}$
  • D$24\ \text{m s}^{-1}$

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