Solution: Kinetic Energy
To solve this problem, we must apply the
conservation of energy. Initially, the ball is traveling at 4 km/s and the smaller ball
is at rest. Finally, the ball is at rest and the smaller ball begins to move.
Ei = Ef
(1/2)m(4)2 + (1/2)(m/4)(0)2 = (1/2)m(0)2 +
(1/2)(m/4)v22
v2 = 2 km/s
Answer: 2