Two spheres A and B of equal mass lie on the smooth horizontal circular groove at opposite ends of diameter and at the end of time t A impinges on B. If e is the coefficient of restitution, the second impinge will occur after a time
A
2te
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B
te
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C
πte
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D
2πte
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Solution
The correct option is A2te The time taken for covering distance depends on the relative velocities between the bodies. Now, as per question, πr=tu Using equation of e, e=(v2−v1)/u⇒(v2−v1)=ue time required =2πr/ue=2t/e.