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Show that in case of one dimensional elastic collision of two bodies, the relative velocity' of sepa¬ ration after the collision is equal to the relative velocity of approach before the collision

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Show that in a perfectly elastic collision , the relative velocity of seperation after collision is equal to relative velocity of approach before collision .

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  • These questions consists of two statements each printed as Assertion and Reason. While answering these question you are required to choose any one of the following five responses. Reason: For inelastic collision, 0leelt1 . Hence, the magnitude of relative velocity of separation after collision is less than relative velocity of approach before collision.

    A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
    B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
    C
    If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
    D
    If Assertion is false but Reason is true.
  • In one-dimensional elastic collision, the relative velocity of approach before collision is equal to

    A
    relative velocity of separation after collision
    B
    `'e'` times relative velocity of separation after collision
    C
    `'1//e'` times relative velocity of separation after collision
    D
    sum of the velocities after collision
  • The ratio of relative velocity of separation after collision to the relative velocity of approach before collision between two colliding bodies is ____________.

    A
    coefficient of restitution
    B
    velocity of collision
    C
    sum of the velocities
    D
    the law of gravitation
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