$A$ perfectly rigid billiard ball of kinetic energy $E_k$ collides with an identical stationary ball. After the collision,the kinetic energy of the first ball becomes $E'_k$. Then,which of the following is true?

  • A
    $E'_k = E_k$
  • B
    $E'_k > E_k$
  • C
    $E'_k < E_k$
  • D
    $E'_k = E_k^2$

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