Work Energy And Power Question 122

Question: Two particles having position vectors r1=(3i^+5j^) metres and r2=(5i^3j^) metres are moving with velocities v1=(4i^+3j^)m/s and v2=(αi^+7j^)

m/s. If they collide after 2 seconds, the value of α is [EAMCET 2003]

Options:

A) 2

B) 4

C) 6

D) 8

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

It is clear from figure that the displacement vector Δr

between particles p1 and p2 is Δr=r2r1=8i^8j^

|Δr|=(8)2+(8)2=82 …(i)

Now, as the particles are moving in same direction ( v1 and v2 are +ve) ,

the relative velocity is given by vrel=v2v1=(α4)i^+4j^

vrel=(α4)2+16 …(ii)

Now, we know |vrel|=|Δr|t

Substituting the values of vrel and |Δr| from equation (i) and (ii) and t=2s , then on solving we get α=8



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