A 2.0-kg object moving at 5.0 m/s collides with and sticks to an 8.0-kg object initially at rest. Determine the kinetic energy lost by the system as a result of this collision.

20 J

Explanation:

From the question, since there is a lost in kinetic energy, Then the collision is an inelastic collision.

m'u'+mu = V(m+m') Equation 1

Where m' = mass of the moving object, m = mass of the stick, u' = initial velocity of the moving object, initial velocity of the stick, V = common velocity after collision.

make V the subject of the equation above

V = (m'u'+mu)/(m+m') Equation 2

Given: m' = 2 kg, m = 8 kg, u' = 5 m/s, u = 0 m/s (at rest).

Substitute into equation 2

V = [(2×5)+(8×0)]/(2+8)

V = 10/10

V = 1 m/s.

Lost in kinetic energy = Total kinetic energy before collision- total kinetic energy after collision

Total kinetic energy before collision = 1/2(2)(5²) = 25 J

Total kinetic energy after collision = 1/2(2)(1²) +1/2(8)(1²) = 1+4 = 5 J

Lost in kinetic energy = 25-5 = 20 J

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note: the given question is incomplete.

complete question is given below.

which is an example of kinetic energy?

a. the energy stored in ethanol  

b. a hockey puck sliding across the ice  

c. a compressed spring  

d. a ball sitting at the top of a ramp

solution: the kinetic energy is the energy posses by the virtue of the motion of the object.

in the given options, a, c and d are the example of potential energy because it is the energy posses by the virtue of the rest of the object. but option b has the kinetic energy as the object is in motion.

hence, a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the apex example of kinetic energy.

so, the option (b) a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the correct option.