AP EAMCET202125 Aug 2021Morning ShiftPhysicsMotion in One DimensionActual
Two bodies having masses in the ratio 2: 3 fall freely under gravity from heights which are in the ratio 9: 16 . The ratio of their linear momenta on touching the ground is
Options
- A2: 9
- B3: 16
- C1: 2
- D3: 2
Correct answer
C. 1: 2
Step-by-step solution
The velocity acquired by a mass m falling freely under the influence of gravity from the heigh h is v= 2 g h Momentum of first body, p₁=m₁ v₁ =m₁ 2 g h₁ Momentum of second body p₂=m₂ v₂ =m₂ 2 g h₂ The ratio of their linear momenta on touching the ground is aligned p₁ p₂ & = m₁ 2 g h₁ m₂ 2 g h₂ & = 2 3 9 16 = 2 3 3 4 = 1 2 or 1: 2 aligned