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A billiard ball of mass $M$, moving with velocity $v_1$ collides with another ball of the same mass but at rest. If the collision is elastic, the angle of divergence after the collision is
PhysicsCenter of Mass Momentum and CollisionTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2017
Options:
  • A $0^{\circ}$
  • B $30^{\circ}$
  • C $90^{\circ}$
  • D $45^{\circ}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $0^{\circ}$
When billiard ball collide elastically, they will exchange the kinetic energy, so they may move in straight path or at any angle.

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