For a two particle collision, the following quantities are conserved in general-

Kinetic energy

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Momentum

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Both kinetic energy and momentum

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Neither kinetic energy nor momentum

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Solution

The correct option is A Momentum
Conservation of momentum is a fundamental law of physics which states that the momentum of a system is constant if there are no external forces acting on the system.
In two particle collisions there is no external force. Hence momentum is conserved.

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