Two particles collide, one of which was initially moving

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Two particles collide, one of which was initially moving and the other initially at rest. a. Is it possible for ?both particles to be at rest after the collision? Give an example in which this happens, or explain why it can’t happen. b. Is it possible for ?one particle to be at rest after the collision? Give an example in which this happens, or explain why it can’t happen.

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QUESTION:

Two particles collide, one of which was initially moving and the other initially at rest. a. Is it possible for ?both particles to be at rest after the collision? Give an example in which this happens, or explain why it can’t happen. b. Is it possible for ?one particle to be at rest after the collision? Give an example in which this happens, or explain why it can’t happen.

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