Two identical spheres move in opposite directions with speeds $v_1$ and $v_2$ and pass behind an opaque screen,where they may either cross without touching (Event $1$) or make an elastic head-on collision (Event $2$).

  • A
    We can never make out which event has occurred.
  • B
    We cannot make out which event has occurred only if $v_1 = v_2$.
  • C
    We can always make out which event has occurred.
  • D
    We can make out which event has occurred only if $v_1 = v_2$.

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