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MHT CET · Physics · Center of Mass Momentum and Collision

Consider the following statements A and B. Identify the correct choice in the given answers.
A. In an inelastic collision, there is no loss in kinetic energy during collision.
B. During a collision, the linear momentum of the entire system of particles is conserved if there is no external force acting on the system.

  1. A Both A and B are wrong.
  2. B Both A and B are correct.
  3. C \(\mathrm{A}\) is wrong and \(\mathrm{B}\) is correct.
  4. D A is correct and B is wrong.
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Correct Answer

(C) \(\mathrm{A}\) is wrong and \(\mathrm{B}\) is correct.

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In elastic collision, there is a loss in kinetic energy. However, momentum is conserved if there is no external force acting on the system.