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?

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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