AP EAMCET202316 May 2023Evening ShiftPhysicsCenter of Mass, Momentum and CollisionActual
Two particles of masses 1 ~g and 2 ~g move towards each other with velocities 10 ~ms ⁻¹ and 20 ~ms ⁻¹ respectively. The velocity of the centre of mass of the system of the two particles is
Options
- A5 ~ms ⁻¹
- B10 ~ms ⁻¹
- C15 ~ms ⁻¹
- D20 ~ms ⁻¹
Correct answer
B. 10 ~ms ⁻¹
Step-by-step solution
Masses, m ₁=1 ~g ; m ₂=2 ~g Velocity, v ₁=10 ~m / s ; v ₂ 20 ~m / s The velocity of the centre of mass aligned & V_ c m = m₁ v₁+m₂ v₂ m₁+m₂ & = -1 10+2 20 1+2 = 30 3 =10 ~m / s aligned