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A body of mass m is moving with speed v makes a one-dimensional collision with a stationary body of same mass on a horizontal table. They are in contact for a very small time interval Δt . The contact force between them varies as shown in the graph. (Neglect friction)



The coefficient of restitution for the collision will be
PhysicsCenter of Mass Momentum and CollisionNEET
Options:
  • A 34
  • B 12
  • C 23
  • D 14
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The correct answer is: 12
e=IrestitutionIcompression=Area  of  restitutionrightpartArea  of  compressionleftpart

=12Δt3Fmax122Δt3Fmax=12

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