Assertion (A) : A body of "m1" collides another body of mass "m2" at rest elastically. The fraction of energy transferred to the second body ism1m1+m2 Reason (R) : In an "inelastic collision" only linear momentum is conserved
A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation
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B
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct but the reason does not give the correct explanation
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C
A is true but R is false
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D
A is false but R is true
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Solution
The correct option is D A is false but R is true In elastic collision no energy loss takes place that is total energy is transferred. However, in inelastic collision, energy loss takes place and only linear momentum is conserved.