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

Linear momentum and its conservation — practice question

Two equal masses X and Y are travelling towards one another on a frictionless air track, as shown. The masses undergo an elastic collision. Which row shows possible velocities of the two masses after the collision?

  • Avelocity of X: zero; velocity of Y: $20\ \text{cm s}^{-1}$ to the right
  • Bvelocity of X: $10\ \text{cm s}^{-1}$ to the right; velocity of Y: $10\ \text{cm s}^{-1}$ to the right
  • Cvelocity of X: $20\ \text{cm s}^{-1}$ to the left; velocity of Y: zero
  • Dvelocity of X: $30\ \text{cm s}^{-1}$ to the left; velocity of Y: $50\ \text{cm s}^{-1}$ to the right

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