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

Linear momentum and its conservation — practice question

A particle $X$ is moving at speed $v$ and makes a perfectly elastic collision with an identical particle $Y$ that is at rest. After the collision, what are the speed and direction of motion of each particle?

  • A$X$: stationary; $Y$: $v$ to the right
  • B$X$: $\frac{v}{2}$ to the right; $Y$: $\frac{v}{2}$ to the right
  • C$X$: $\frac{v}{2}$ to the left; $Y$: $\frac{v}{2}$ to the right
  • D$X$: $v$ to the left; $Y$: stationary

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