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When a fast moving particle runs into a slower moving particle
what happens ?

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It depends upon the mass of the particles also. Assuming equal mass, then the slower moving particle gains some energy, and the faster-moving particle loses energy. However, if the slower moving particle had greater mass, it could transfer energy to the faster-moving particle.

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