What ratio of masses between two particles will result in the greatest transfer of energy, if...

What ratio of masses between two particles will result in the greatest transfer of energy, if they are both at rest and and hit each other in a head on elastic collision?

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The ratio of masses will be unity that will result in greatest transfer of energy. That is when difference between masses is minimum. Here, the masses are same. So, the difference is 0.

Deriving the equation for a head on collision when a mass (m₁) strikes another mass (m₂), considering the m2 at rest.

genius_generous answered 1 month ago

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