NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020PhysicsCenter of Mass, Momentum and CollisionPractice
Three objects A , B and C are kept in a straight line on a frictionless horizontal surface. These have masses m , 2 m and m , respectively. The object A moves towards B with a speed 9 m s - 1 and makes an elastic collision with it. Thereafter, B makes completely inelastic collision with C . All motions occur on the same straight line. Find the final speed (in m s - 1 ) of the object C .
Options
- A4
- B7
- C10
- D12
Correct answer
A. 4
Step-by-step solution
After elastic collision, υ ' A = m - 2 m m + 2 m 9 + 2 2 m m + 2 m 0 = - 3 m s - 1 Now from conservation of linear momentum after all collisions are complete, m + 9 m s - 1 = m - 3 m s - 1 + 3 m υ C or υ C = 4 m s - 1