Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11

In the diagram shown above, if two spherical masses undergo a glancing elastic collision with one initially at rest, what is the angle between their paths after the collision?

Question diagram
A

53°

B

90°

C

120°

D

180°

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, when two equal masses undergo a glancing elastic collision with one at rest, they move at right angles (90°) to each other after the collision.

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