Quick question about universal gravitation collisions.

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In a closed system with two masses released from rest, their collision dynamics depend on the conservation of momentum. The velocities at which they collide will not be the same; rather, they will vary based on their respective masses and the initial conditions. The principle of conservation of momentum dictates that the total momentum before and after the collision remains constant. Therefore, the final velocities will be determined by the mass ratio and the initial conditions of the two masses. Understanding these principles is crucial for solving problems related to universal gravitation collisions.
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When two masses collide, assuming there are no external forces on the system of the two masses, will they collide with the same velocities or will it depend on the conserved momentum?

Edit -- Assume they're released from rest, since that's what the problem I'm working on states.
 
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xoombot said:
When two masses collide, assuming there are no external forces on the system of the two masses, will they collide with the same velocities or will it depend on the conserved momentum?

Edit -- Assume they're released from rest, since that's what the problem I'm working on states.
You will have to explain the whole problem. Your question is not understandable.

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