If two objects of equal masses 'm' are moving towards each other with the same speeds 'v' then what will be the total final momentum after elastic head-on collision?
Correct answer: D. 0 kg m/s
- A. mv kg m/s
- B. - mv kg's
- C. 2 mv kg's
- D. 0 kg m/s
Explanation
According to the law of conservation of momentum, total initial momentum of a closed system is equal to total final momentum of a closed system. Since two equal masses are moving in opposite direction, computing vector sum of total initial momentum gives us zero:m * (+v) + m * (-v) = 0Therefore, total final momentum is also equal to 0
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