Collision (1D)
Elastic v₁′, v₂′ or perfectly inelastic common speed.
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Collision
Head-on along one axis.
Educational use only. Check signs, units, and modeling assumptions (e.g. flat Earth g, no air resistance unless stated).
Elastic v₁′, v₂′ or perfectly inelastic common speed.
Head-on along one axis.
Educational use only. Check signs, units, and modeling assumptions (e.g. flat Earth g, no air resistance unless stated).
Model / formula
1D head-on; elastic or perfectly inelastic
Result
v₁′ = -1.0000 m/s v₂′ = 4.0000 m/s