Two identical particles of mass m approach each other at equal and opposite spee

Question

Two identical particles of mass m approach each other at equal and opposite speeds, v. The collision is completely inelastic and results in a single particle at rest.

Part B

How much energy was lost in the collision?

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Explanation / Answer

B)

energy lost is 0 J

as energy can be neirther created nor destroyed

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