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
Two blocks possess equal masses. The contact surface of block A...
Two blocks possess equal masses. The contact surface of block A with the floor is smooth, while that of block B has a friction coefficient of with the floor. Block A travels at a speed of towards block B, which is initially at rest. Determine the distance travelled by block B if the collision is perfectly inelastic. Take .
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
Let the mass of each block be .
By the principle of conservation of linear momentum during the perfectly inelastic collision, the common velocity of the blocks after they stick together is given by:
After the collision, the blocks move together as a single system of mass .
The frictional force acts only on block B, as the surface under block A is smooth.
Frictional force,
The deceleration of the combined system is:
Using the third equation of motion to find the distance travelled before coming to rest ():
By the principle of conservation of linear momentum during the perfectly inelastic collision, the common velocity of the blocks after they stick together is given by:
After the collision, the blocks move together as a single system of mass .
The frictional force acts only on block B, as the surface under block A is smooth.
Frictional force,
The deceleration of the combined system is:
Using the third equation of motion to find the distance travelled before coming to rest ():