Head-On Collision: Speed of A

Difficulty: Easy · Topics: Momentum, Conservation of Momentum, Collisions

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As shown in the figure, objects A and B with masses of 1 kg and 2 kg collide head-on, each with a speed of 3 m/s, and then move in opposite directions on a frictionless floor. The speed of B after the collision is 1 m/s.

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What is the speed of object A after the collision?