AP EAMCET2003PhysicsCenter of Mass, Momentum and Collision
Two objects of masses 200 ~g and 500 ~g possess velocities 10 i m / s and 3 i +5 j m / s respectively. The velocity of their centre of mass in m / s is :
Options
- A5 i -25 j
- B5 7 i -25 j
- C5 i + 25 7 j
- D25 j - 5 7 j
Correct answer
C. 5 i + 25 7 j
Step-by-step solution
m₁=200 ~g , m₂=500 ~g v₁=10 i m / s , v₂=(3 i +5 j ) m / s velocity of centre of mass, v_ CM = m₁ v₁+m₂ v₂ m₁+m₂ = 200 10 i +500(3 i +5 j ) 200+500 = 2000 i +1500 i +2500 j 700 = 3500 i +2500 j 700 =5 i + 25 7 j