Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
A diagram shows two equal masses undergoing a glancing elastic collision. One mass is initially at rest. After the collision, how are the directions of the two masses related?

A
They move at right angles to each other.
B
They move parallel to each other.
C
They move in opposite directions.
D
They move at an angle of 53° to each other.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that when two equal masses undergo a glancing elastic collision with one initially at rest, they will move at right angles to each other.
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