Two equal masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ moving along the same straight line with velocities $+3 \, m/s$ and $-5 \, m/s$ respectively collide elastically. Their velocities after the collision will be respectively

  • A
    $+4 \, m/s$ for both
  • B
    $-3 \, m/s$ and $+5 \, m/s$
  • C
    $-4 \, m/s$ and $+4 \, m/s$
  • D
    $-5 \, m/s$ and $+3 \, m/s$

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