Keeping the principle of conservation of momentum in mind which of the following collision diagram is not correct
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D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
In this condition the final resultant momentum makes some angle with x-axis. Which is not possible because initial momentum is along the x-axis and according to law of conservation of momentum initial and final momentum should be equal in magnitude and direction both.
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