AIIMS2000Physics-Mechanics

AIIMS 2000 Physics Collisions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Two spheres of equal mass collide with the collision being absolutely elastic but not central. Then the angle between the velocities (θ) must be

A

θ = 180°

B

θ = 0°

C

90° ≤ θ ≤ 180°

D

θ = 90°

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

In an elastic collision, the angle between the velocities of two equal mass spheres after collision is 90° due to conservation of momentum and kinetic energy.

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