When a heavy particle collides with a light particle at rest, then after collision the target particle moves with:
Correct answer: B. Double the velocity of incident particle
- A. The same speed
- B. Double the velocity of incident particle
- C. Zero velocity
- D. Bounce back with same velocity
Explanation
m1 >> m2 initial v2 is zero after collision v2 = 2v1 as m1 moves with v1 and is heavier than m2
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