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How do I derive equations for the final velocity of each glider using the conservation of momentum m_1 * v_1i = m_1 * v_1f + m_2 * v_2f and the conservation of energy 1/2m_1 * v_1i^2 = 1/2m_1 * v_1f^2 + 1/2m_2 * v_2f^2 . You need to solve for these two equations simultaneously for v_1f and v_2f

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