Which of the following is generally true when two particles collide?

  • A
    The relative velocity of the first particle with respect to the second is the same before and after the collision.
  • B
    The relative velocity of the first particle with respect to the second after the collision is equal or opposite to the relative velocity before the collision.
  • C
    The kinetic energy of the particles after the collision is equal to the kinetic energy before the collision.
  • D
    The kinetic energy of the particles after an inelastic collision is always greater than the kinetic energy before the collision.

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