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2013 F = ma Exam — Question 18

18. Two point particles, each of mass 1 kg, begin in the state shown below. −3 −2 −1 0 1 2 3 −3 −2 −1 0 1 2 3 1.0 m/s 1.0 m/s x (m) y (m) The system evolves through internal forces only. Which of the following could be the state after some time has passed?
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