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. Two identical objects traveling in opposite directions with the same speed $V$ make a head-on collision. Find the speed of each object after the collision if (a) they stick together and (b) if the collision is perfectly elastic.

Answer

a) $v^{\prime}=0$
b) $\vec{V}$

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