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In all collision momentum remains conserved.

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particles of equal mass move with equal speeds and approach each other as n in the figure on the left. They collide and stick together. A H P1 G F P2 E

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Two particles of equal mass move with equal speeds and approach each other as
shown in the figure on the left. They collide and stick together.
А
H
P1
G
F
P2
E
Which arrow most closely approximates the direction of the particles after this
inelastic collision?

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