A moving particle is stopped by a single head-on collision with a second, stationary particle if the moving particle undergoes
A) an elastic collision with a second particle of much smaller mass.
B) an elastic collision with a second particle of much greater mass.
C) an elastic collision with a second particle of equal mass.
D) an inelastic collision with a second particle of any mass.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In an elastic collision with a particle of equal mass, the moving particle transfers all its momentum to the stationary particle, stopping completely.

A Moving Particle Is Stopped by a Single Head-On Collision