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Assertion :If collision occurs between two elastic bodies their kinetic energy decreases during the time of collision. Reason: During collision intermolecular space decreases and hence elastic potential energy increases.

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Statement -1 is false, Statement-2 is true
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Statement -1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement -2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
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Statement -1 is true,Statement-2 is true; Statement -2 is not a correct explanation for Statement-1
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Statement -1 is true, Staternent-2 is false
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The correct option is B Statement -1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement -2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
During collision intermolecular space decreases and hence elastic potential energy increases and since the total energy of system has to be constant K.E. decreases for a very short period of time.

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