NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020PhysicsCenter of Mass, Momentum and CollisionPractice
Two particles of masses m and 3 m approach each other with different velocities. After collision, the particle of mass m has velocity v → in their centre of mass frame. Velocity of particle of mass 3 m in the centre of mass frame is
Options
- A- 2 v →
- B- v → 2
- C- v → 3
- D- v → 4
Correct answer
C. - v → 3
Step-by-step solution
In the centre of mass frame, the total linear momentum of the system is zero. Hence, m v → + 3 m v → ' = 0 or v → ' = - v → 3