Two particles of equal mass \( m_0 \) are moving with equal speeds \( v_0 \) along paths inclined at \( 60^\circ \) to the \( x \)-axis, as shown above. They collide and stick together in a perfectly inelastic collision. Their velocity after the collision has magnitude: • Nerd Notes

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Two particles of equal mass \(m_0\) are moving with equal speeds \(v_0\) along paths inclined at \(60^\circ\) to the \(x\)-axis, as shown above. They collide and stick together in a perfectly inelastic collision. Their velocity after the collision has magnitude:

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