Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
Consider two equal spherical masses undergoing a glancing elastic collision where one is initially at rest. If the collision results in the two masses moving in two distinct directions after the collision, what is the angle between their paths?
A
90 degrees
B
180 degrees
C
45 degrees
D
60 degrees
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context explains that when two equal masses undergo a glancing elastic collision with one initially at rest, they will move at right angles to each other after the collision.
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