Problem 8-75 Inelastic collision
Two trucks have a completely inelastic collision. After the collision, they have a common velocity of 11m/s at 35∘ south of west. Before the collision, one truck (mass2.3×104kg) has a velocity of 15m/s at 51∘ south of west. Determine the initial velocity (magnitude and direction) of the other truck (mass1.2×104kg).
A "completely inelastic collision" means:
(A) The objects bounce off each other and energy is conserved.
(B) The objects join together and proceed as one object with combined mass and loss of energy.