If two equal masses (m₁ = m₂) collide elastically in one dimension where m₂ is at rest and m₁ moves with a velocity u₁, then the final velocities of the two masses are: (a) V₁ = 0; V₂ = u₁ (b) V₁ = V₂ = 0 (c) V₁ = 0 and V₂ = -u₁ (d) V₁ = -u₁; V₂ = 0
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