Two masses m₁ and m₂,with m₁ = 3 m₂,undergo a head-on elastic collision.If the particles were approaching with speed v before the collision,with what speed are they moving apart after collision? A)3 v B)v/3 C)3v/4 D)v

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In an elastic collision, the relative speed of approach before the collision is equal to the relative speed of separation after the collision. Since they approached each other with speed v, they will separate with the same relative speed v.

Two Masses M1 and M2,with M1 = 3 M2,undergo a Head-On

Two Masses M₁ and M₂,with M₁ = 3 M₂,undergo a Head-On