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AIIMS 2001 Physics Conservation of Momentum MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
If one comes to rest and the other body moves with velocity v, what would be the value of v?
A
v
B
v/√2
C
4v
D
2v
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Using conservation of momentum, if one part comes to rest, the other must move with velocity v/√2 to conserve momentum.
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