AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based · Past multiple choice · Question 11 · Calculator allowed
A block dropped onto a gliding block
A block falls straight down onto another one sliding on a frictionless floor and sticks to it. Say what happens to the lower block's speed and which principle explains it.
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The question is College Board's: sample question 11 in AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2024. It starts on page 190 of the PDF. A graphing calculator is allowed, as on the exam.
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