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A metal ball hits a wall and does not rebound whereas a rubber ball of the same mass on hitting the wall with the same velocity rebounds back. It can be concluded that

a
Metal ball suffers greater change in momentum
b
Rubber ball suffers greater change in momentum
c
The initial momentum of metal ball is greater than initial momentum of rubber ball
d
Both suffer same change in momentum

detailed solution

Correct option is B

The change in momentum of metal ball after the collision with a wall is Δp=m(v2−v1)=m(0−v1)=−mv1 The change in momentum in rubber wall isΔp'=m(v2'−v1)=m(−v1−v1)=−2mv1                                       (∵v2'=−v1) Hence Δp'>Δp

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