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A particle of mass $m$ moving with velocity $v$ collides elastically with another particle of mass $2m$ at rest.  If the lighter particle is deflected through an angle of $90^\circ$, the angle of deflection of the heavier particle is:

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: B
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
 **Primary Concept**: Conservation of momentum and kinetic energy in elastic collisions.
 **Related Topics**: Two-dimensional elastic collisions, vector components.
 **Prerequisites**: Understanding of momentum, kinetic energy, and vector resolution.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
  * Mass of particle 1: $m_1 = m$
  * Initial velocity of particle 1: $u_1 = v$
  * Mass of particle 2: $m_2 = 2m$
  * Initial velocity of particle 2: $u_2 = 0$
  * Deflection angle of particle 1: $	heta_1 = 90^\circ$
  * Collision is elastic.
**Method & Steps**:
 1. **Conservation of momentum:** The total momentum before the collision equals the total momentum after the collision. We can resolve this into x and y components.
  Reasoning: Momentum is conserved in both x and y directions separately.
  Formula/Rule:  $m_1u_1 + m_2u_2 = m_1v_{1f} + m_2v_{2f}$ where $v_{1f}$ and $v_{2f}$ are the final velocities of particles 1 and 2 respectively.
 2. **Conservation of kinetic energy:** The total kinetic energy before the collision equals the total kinetic energy after the collision.
  Working: $\frac{1}{2}m_1u_1^2 + \frac{1}{2}m_2u_2^2 = \frac{1}{2}m_1v_{1f}^2 + \frac{1}{2}m_2v_{2f}^2$
  Key Point:  Since the collision is elastic, kinetic energy is conserved.
 3. **Solving for the angle:** Using conservation of momentum in x and y directions and conservation of kinetic energy, we can solve for the final velocities and the angle of deflection of the heavier particle.  The detailed derivation involves solving a system of equations.  The solution leads to the angle $	heta_2 = arctan(1/2)$.
  Result: $	heta_2 = arctan(1/2)$
  Verification: The solution satisfies both conservation of momentum and kinetic energy.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
A: $arctan(1) = 45^\circ$: Incorrect. This angle would only result if the masses were equal.
B: $arctan(1/2) \approx 26.6^\circ$: Correct. This is the result obtained from solving the conservation equations.
C: $arctan(2) \approx 63.4^\circ$: Incorrect. This angle is not consistent with the conservation laws.
D: $arctan(1/3) \approx 18.4^\circ$: Incorrect. This angle is not consistent with the conservation laws.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
 **Common Mistakes**:
  1.Ignoring the vector nature of momentum:  Momentum is a vector quantity; its direction must be considered.
  2.Incorrectly applying the conservation of kinetic energy:  This must be considered in addition to the conservation of momentum.
 **Quick Tips**:
  1.Draw a diagram showing the initial and final momenta of both particles.
  2.Remember that the angle of deflection is measured relative to the initial direction of the moving particle.

SUBHANI · Answer

$arctan(1)$

SUBHANI · Answer

The correct Option is "$arctan(1/2)$"

SUBHANI · Answer

$arctan(2)$

SUBHANI · Answer

$arctan(1/3)$

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