Answer: (d)
Explanation:
Given
Mass of object [tex]m=2\ kg[/tex]
Speed of object [tex]u=5\ m/s[/tex]
Mass of object at rest [tex]M=3\ kg[/tex]
Suppose after collision, speed is v
conserving momentum
[tex]\Rightarrow mu+0=(m+M)v\\\\\Rightarrow v=\dfrac{2\times 5}{2+3}\\\\\Rightarrow v=2\ m/s[/tex]
Initial kinetic energy
[tex]k_1=\dfrac{1}{2}\times 2\times 5^2\\\\k_1=25\ J[/tex]
Final kinetic energy
[tex]k_2=\dfrac{1}{2}\times (2+3)\times 2^2\\\\k_2=10\ J[/tex]
So, it is clear there is decrease in kinetic energy . Thus, energy decreases and velocity becomes 2 m/s.
