Two Objects Approach Each Other with Velocities Such That the Total

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Short Answer

Two objects approach each other with velocities such that the total momentum of the masses is zero kg∙m/s, and undergo an elastic collision. Is the sum of the kinetic energies of each object the same before and after the collision?

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