On a frictionless, horizontal air table, puck A (with mass

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On a frictionless, horizontal air table, puck A (with mass 0.240 kg) is moving toward puck B (with mass 0.355 kg), that is initially at rest. After the collision, puck A has a velocity of 0.123 m/s to the left, and puck B has velocity 0.660 m/s to the right. For related problem-solving tips and strategies, you may want to view a Video Tutor Solution of Collision along a straight line. Part A What was the speed of puck A before the collision? Express your answer in meters per second. Part B Calculate the change in the total kinetic energy of the system that occurs during the collisi Express your answer in joules.