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Scenario
You are presented with two identical smooth blocks, A and B, placed at rest at the top of two separate frictionless inclines of equal height
h, but different lengths.- Block A’s inclined plane is very steep and short, while
- Block B’s is shallow and long.
At the bottom, the inclines level out into a horizontal, frictionless surface, where each block continues moving after leaving the incline.
Provided
- Both blocks have the same mass and start from rest
- Air resistance is negligible
- For both blocks, the vertical drop is exactly
h - Block B’s longer ramp gives it more momentum
- After leaving the ramp, both blocks travel onto an identical, level, frictionless track
Question
Based on the setup and clues, which block moves faster at the bottom? Choose A, B, or "they are equal," and explain why.
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