Question: The particles in Figure P7.21 (m 1 = 1.5 kg and m 2 = 3.5 kg) undergo an elastic collision in one dimension. Their velocities

The particles in Figure P7.21 (m1= 1.5 kg and m2= 3.5 kg) undergo an elastic collision in one dimension. Their velocities before the collision are v1i= 12 m/s and v2i= -7.5 m/s. Find the velocities of the two particles after the collision.

Figure P7.21

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