What fraction of the total initial kinetic energy is lost


Two pieces of clay are moving directly toward each other. When they collide, they stick together and move as one piece. One piece has a mass of 347 grams and is moving to the right at a speed of 1.17 m/s. The other piece has mass 642 grams and is moving to the left at a speed of 0.924 m/s.

What fraction of the total initial kinetic energy is lost during the collision?

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