Linear Momentum and its Conservation
 

Linear Momentum and its Conservation problem 16


The diagram shows a particle P, travelling at speed v, about to collide with a stationary particle Q of the same mass. The collision is perfectly elastic.




Which statement describes the motion of P and of Q immediately after the collision?


  • P comes to rest and Q acquires speed .


  • P rebounds with speed and Q remains stationary.


  • P and Q both travel in the same direction with speed .


  • P rebounds with speed and Q acquires speed .


 

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