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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

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 0.100.10 with the floor. Block A travels at a speed of 10 m/s10 \text{ m/s} towards block B, which is initially at rest. Determine the distance travelled by block B if the collision is perfectly inelastic. Take g=10 m/s2g = 10 \text{ m/s}^2.

Options

  1. A50 m50 \text{ m}
  2. B25 m25 \text{ m}
  3. C10 m10 \text{ m}
  4. D12.5 m12.5 \text{ m}

Correct answer

B. 25 m25 \text{ m}

Step-by-step solution

Let the mass of each block be mm.

By the principle of conservation of linear momentum during the perfectly inelastic collision, the common velocity vv of the blocks after they stick together is given by:
muA+muB=(m+m)vm u_A + m u_B = (m + m) v
m(10)+m(0)=2mvm(10) + m(0) = 2mv
10m=2mv⇒v=5 m/s10m = 2mv \Rightarrow v = 5 \text{ m/s}

After the collision, the blocks move together as a single system of mass 2m2m.
The frictional force acts only on block B, as the surface under block A is smooth.
Frictional force, f=μNB=μmg=0.10×m×10=mf = \mu N_B = \mu mg = 0.10 \times m \times 10 = m

The deceleration aa of the combined system is:
a=fTotal mass=m2m=0.5 m/s2a = \dfrac{f}{\text{Total mass}} = \dfrac{m}{2m} = 0.5 \text{ m/s}^2

Using the third equation of motion to find the distance ss travelled before coming to rest (vf=0v_f = 0):
vf2=v2−2asv_f^2 = v^2 - 2as
0=(5)2−2(0.5)s0 = (5)^2 - 2(0.5)s
25=1⋅s⇒s=25 m25 = 1 \cdot s \Rightarrow s = 25 \text{ m}
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