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Using conservation of energy, we find:
$\frac{1}{2}(\frac{mv}{m+M})^2 = gh \\ (\frac{mv}{m+M})^2 = 2gh \\ (\frac{mv}{m+M}) = \sqrt{2gh} \\ v = (\frac{m+M}{m})\sqrt{2gh} $
Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (4th Edition)
by Wolfson, Richard
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-134-98855-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-13498-855-9
Chapter 9 - Section 9.5 - Totally Inelastic Collisions - Example - Page 163: 9.9
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