Can two moving objects of mass 2 and 3 stick together and form a single object of mass less than 5? Explain your-reasoning.

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Yes, the object of mass2 and3 can stick together and form a single object of mass less than 5.

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What is the process of fusion.

A fusion process is defined as two small nuclei joining each other and forming a heavier nucleus.In this process, the resultant nucleus has less mass than the sum of the two small nuclei. The mass difference is released in the for the energy. The Einstein mass-energy equation gives the losses mass.

m=Ec2

Here,m is the equivalent losing mass,E is the sun losses energy andc is the speed of the light.

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Determine if two moving objects of mass 2 and 3 stick together and form a single object of mass less than 5.

According to the fusion process, the two-moving object of mass2 and3 can stick together and form a single object of mass less than 5. This can be possible because some part of the mass is converted into energy and dissipates during the collision in the form of light or sound.

Hence, the object of mass2 and3 can stick together and form a single object of mass less than 5.

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