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

Linear momentum and its conservation — practice question

The diagram gives the masses and velocities of two trolleys that are just about to collide. Following the collision, they travel away together. What is the kinetic energy lost during the collision?

  • A$4\ \text{J}$
  • B$6\ \text{J}$
  • C$12\ \text{J}$
  • D$14\ \text{J}$

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