A block moving at collides with a stationary block on a smooth horizontal table

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Problem

2\,\text{kg}

block moving at

4\,\text{m\,s}^{-1}

collides with a stationary

3\,\text{kg}

block on a smooth horizontal table. The blocks stick together after impact. Calculate the loss of kinetic energy in the collision. (a)

6.4\,\text{J}

(b)

13.44\,\text{J}

(c)

9.6\,\text{J}

(d)

10\,\text{J}