Physics

Physics

Problem

Two smooth spheres P and Q collide elastically on a horizontal frictionless table. Sphere P of mass mm moves with speed uu towards stationary sphere Q of mass MM. Which one of the following statements is always true about the directions of their velocities just after collision? a) They are mutually perpendicular only when m≫Mm \gg M.‎ b) They are mutually perpendicular only when m=Mm = M.‎ c) They are always mutually perpendicular irrespective of the masses.‎ d) They are always parallel to each other.‎

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