two spheres approach each other and collide elastically. If the masses are equal and the speeds are V1 = 3.0 m / s and V2 = -5.0 m / s. Determine the final speeds of each.
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First, we need to find the initial momentum of the system before the collision. Since the masses are equal, we can use the formula: p = m1v1 + m2v2 where p is the total momentum, m1 and m2 are the masses, and v1 and v2 are the initial velocities. Plugging in the Show more…
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