Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Center of Mass and Linear Momentum - Problems - Page 252: 63a

Answer

Afterwards, the speed of the center of mass is still $~~3.00~m/s$

Work Step by Step

Prior to the collision, the center of mass of the two-block system had a speed of $3.00~m/s$ Since the speed of the center of mass does not change during a collision, the speed of the center of mass afterwards is still $~~3.00~m/s$.
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