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
As depicted in the figure, two blocks of masses m_1 and m_2 are...
As depicted in the figure, two blocks of masses and are joined by a spring having spring constant . The block of mass is subjected to a sharp impulse such that it gains a velocity towards the right. Find the velocity of the centre of mass.


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- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
Initial velocity of block , .
Initial velocity of block , .
The velocity of the centre of mass of the system is given by:
Substituting the values:
Since there is no net external force acting on the system in the horizontal direction after the impulse, the velocity of the centre of mass remains constant.
Initial velocity of block , .
The velocity of the centre of mass of the system is given by:
Substituting the values:
Since there is no net external force acting on the system in the horizontal direction after the impulse, the velocity of the centre of mass remains constant.