Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Linear momentum and its conservation

Linear momentum and its conservation — practice question

Two bodies moving along a straight line undergo a perfectly elastic collision. Which of the following statements must be true?

  • AThe initial speed of one body will be the same as the final speed of the other body.
  • BThe relative speed of approach between the two bodies equals their relative speed of separation.
  • CThe total momentum is conserved but the total kinetic energy will be reduced.
  • DOne of the bodies will be stationary at one instant.

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