JEE Main Physics question
A big ball of mass M, moving with velocity u, strikes a small ball of mass m, which is at rest. Finally the small ball obtains velocity u and the big ball obtains velocity v. Then what is the value of v?
Answer: (A)
Solution
v₁ (velocity of the big ball M after collision) = [(m₁−m₂)/(m₁+m₂)]u₁. With m₁ = M, m₂ = m, u₁ = u: v = [(M−m)/(M+m)]u.