The line which passes through the centers of two small masses, m1=491g and m2=523g, is parallel to the x axis. Initially mass m2 is at rest, and mass m1 is directed towards it with the velocity v10 = (3.77m/s)i, as shown. After colliding elastically, masses m1 and m2 are both moving parallel to the x axis with velocities v1f = v1fi and v2f = v2fi, respectively, as shown in the second drawing. The proportionate lengths of the vectors may differ from what is shown.
What is the x component, in meters per second, of the final velocity of mass m1?
What is the x component, in meters per second, of the final velocity of mass m2?