Collision between a hammer and a nail


Question: The collision between a hammer and a nail can be considered to be approximately elastic. Calculate the kinetic energy acquired by a 13.9-g nail when it is struck by a 554-g hammer moving with an initial speed of 4.44 m/s.

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