Assertion $(A)$: In an elastic collision between two bides, the relative speed of the bodies after collision is equal to the relative speed before the collision.

Reason $(R)$: In elastic collision, the linear momentum of the system is conserved.

  • [AIIMS 2015]
  • A

    If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.

  • B

    If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

  • C

    If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

  • D

    If both Assertion and Reason are false.

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