Two particles approach each other with different velocities. After collision, one of the particles has a momentum 
in their center of mass frame. In the same frame, the momentum of the other particle is
A
0
B
– 
C
– 
/2
/2
D
– 2 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
In centre of mass frame total momentum of the system is always zero.
Hence momentum of other particle is – 
.
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