Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Physics
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- Centre of Mass, Linear momentum, Collision
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Centre of Mass, Linear momentum, Collision
Two particles having masses m_1 and m_2 undergo a head-on...
Two particles having masses and undergo a head-on collision. Their initial speeds are and , travelling in the same direction. The collision commences at and the particles interact over a time interval . Throughout the collision, the speed of the first particle changes according to the relation
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Determine the speed of the second particle as a function of time while the collision takes place.
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Determine the speed of the second particle as a function of time while the collision takes place.
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
C.
Step-by-step solution
By the principle of conservation of linear momentum, the total momentum of the system remains constant throughout the collision.
Given the velocity of the first particle as a function of time:
Substituting into the momentum conservation equation:
Cancelling from both sides:
Rearranging to solve for :
Given the velocity of the first particle as a function of time:
Substituting into the momentum conservation equation:
Cancelling from both sides:
Rearranging to solve for :