NEET Physics Centre of Mass MCQ Question
In a one-dimensional collision, if the initial velocities and final velocities of both bodies are along the same straight line, what is this type of collision called?
Head-on collision
Elastic collision
Inelastic collision
Oblique collision
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
A one-dimensional collision, where the initial and final velocities of both bodies are along the same straight line, is specifically termed a head-on collision.
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