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?

Question diagram
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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