NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020PhysicsCenter of Mass, Momentum and CollisionPractice
Two particles A and B each of mass m are attached by a light inextensible string of length 2 l . The whole system lies on a smooth horizontal table with B initially at a distance l from A . The particle at the end B is projected across the table with speed u perpendicular to A B . The velocity of the ball A just after the string is taut, is
Options
- Au 3 4
- Bu 3
- Cu 3 2
- Du 2
Correct answer
A. u 3 4
Step-by-step solution
When the string jerk tight both particles begin to move with velocity components v in the direction A B . Using conservation of momentum in the direction A B m u cos 30 ° = m v + m v or v = u 3 4 Hence, the velocity of ball A just after the jerk is u 3 4