Two bodies collide at the same temperature. Which of the following must remain conserved? (i) Velocity (ii) Momentum (iii) Kinetic energy
A
Only (i) and (ii)
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B
Only (ii)
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C
Only (i) and (iii)
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D
(i), (ii) and (iii)
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Solution
The correct option is B Only (ii) Since no external force acts during collision, so only linear momentum is conserved during collision. Kinetic energy is conserved only in case of perfectly elastic collision.