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Two masses \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \), with \( m_1 = 3 \, m_2 \), 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 the collision?

- a. \( v/3 \)
- b. \( 3 \, v \)
- c. \( 3v/4 \)
- d. \( v \)
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Transcribed Image Text:Two masses \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \), with \( m_1 = 3 \, m_2 \), 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 the collision? - a. \( v/3 \) - b. \( 3 \, v \) - c. \( 3v/4 \) - d. \( v \)
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