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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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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 m1m_1 and m2m_2 are joined by a spring having spring constant kk. The block of mass m2m_2 is subjected to a sharp impulse such that it gains a velocity v0v_0 towards the right. Find the velocity of the centre of mass.
As depicted in the figure, two blocks of masses m_1 and m_2 are joined by a spring having spring constant k . The block

Options

  1. A(m1+m2)v0m2\dfrac{(m_1 + m_2) v_0}{m_2}
  2. Bm2v0m1+m2\dfrac{m_2 v_0}{m_1 + m_2}
  3. Cm1v0m1+m2\dfrac{m_1 v_0}{m_1 + m_2}
  4. Dm2v0m1\dfrac{m_2 v_0}{m_1}

Correct answer

B. m2v0m1+m2\dfrac{m_2 v_0}{m_1 + m_2}

Step-by-step solution

Initial velocity of block m1m_1, v1=0v_1 = 0.

Initial velocity of block m2m_2, v2=v0v_2 = v_0.

The velocity of the centre of mass of the system is given by:

vcm=m1v1+m2v2m1+m2v_{cm} = \dfrac{m_1 v_1 + m_2 v_2}{m_1 + m_2}

Substituting the values:

vcm=m1(0)+m2(v0)m1+m2v_{cm} = \dfrac{m_1(0) + m_2(v_0)}{m_1 + m_2}

vcm=m2v0m1+m2v_{cm} = \dfrac{m_2 v_0}{m_1 + m_2}

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.
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