A proton is traveling with a velocity of 1000 m/s in the positive x-direction. In a glancing elastic collision, it strikes a stationary proton. Following the collision, both protons have the same speed. Find the final speed of each

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A proton is traveling with a velocity of 1000 m/s in the positive x-direction. In a glancing elastic collision, it strikes a stationary proton.

Following the collision, both protons have the same speed.

Find the final speed of each proton and the direction of the velocity vectors following the collision.

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