A large mass collides with a stationary, smaller mass. How will the masses behave if the collision is inelastic?

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Logically both masses will collide and well make a reaction. first of all depending on the small mass it will either merge or unite with the big mass or it will bounce away from it . if this happen it will make a reaction that will affect both masses. Hope this helps if it is incorrect please let me know :)

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