A particle of mass m, moving at speed v = 0.868c, collides with an identical particle that is at rest. The two particles react to produce a new particle of mass M and nothing else. (Use the following as necessary: c and m.) What is the speed V of the composite particle? What is the mass M?

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A particle of mass m, moving at speed v = 0.868c, collides with an identical particle that is at rest. The two particles react to produce a new particle of mass M and nothing else. (Use the following as necessary: c and m.)

What is the speed V of the composite particle?

What is the mass M?

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