A small sphere of mass $m$, moving with a constant velocity $v,$ hits another stationary sphere of same mass. If $e$ be the coefficient of restitution, then ratio of velocities $v_{1}$ and $v_{2}$ of two spheres after collision will be

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(a) As in Q.6 $\longrightarrow v_{1} = \frac{v}{2}(1 - e)$
Similarly it is found that $v_{2} = \frac{v}{2}(1 + e)$
Hence, $\frac{v_{1}}{v_{2}} = \frac{(1 - e)}{(1 + e)}$

Q. A small sphere of mass $m$, moving with a constant velocity $v,$ hits another stationary sphere of same mass. If $e$ be the coefficient of restitution, then ratio of velocities $v_{1}$ and $v_{2}$ of two spheres after collision will be

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