STATEMENT-1 : In an elastic collision between two bodies
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics C: Mechanics · Linear Momentum · Linear Momentum
Problem
STATEMENT-1 : In an elastic collision between two bodies, the relative speed of the bodies after collision is equal to the relative speed before the collision. [2007]
STATEMENT-2 : In an elastic collision, the linear momentum of the system is conserved.
(1) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(2) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1
(3) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
(4) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.