Two objects, one less massive than the other, collide elastically and bounce bac

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Two objects, one less massive than the other, collide elastically and bounce back after the collision. If the two originally had velocities that were equal in size but opposite in direction, then which one will be moving slower after the collision?

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The less massive one.

The more massive one.

The speeds will be the same after the collision.

There is no way to be sure without the actual masses.

The less massive one.

The more massive one.

The speeds will be the same after the collision.

There is no way to be sure without the actual masses.

Explanation / Answer

If two object .One is less massive than other and collide elastically and bounce back after the collision and two original velocities that were equal in size and opposite in direction then

The more massive one will be moving slower then the less massive one after the collision .

Because a more massive object has greater in mass and and velocity hence It ll move slowly

Ans is The more massive one

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