AP Physics C: Mechanics
4.4 Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
4.3 Conservation of Linear Momentum
4.2 Change in Momentum and Impulse

| System | Block 1 Mass | Block 2 Mass |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | \(\dfrac{1}{6}M\) | \(\dfrac{5}{6}M\) |
| 2 | \(\dfrac{1}{3}M\) | \(\dfrac{2}{3}M\) |
| 3 | \(\dfrac{1}{2}M\) | \(\dfrac{1}{2}M\) |
Which of the following correctly ranks the total kinetic energy \(K\) of the systems immediately after separation?
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