Work Energy And Power Question 156

Question: A body of mass 2 kg moving with a velocity of 3 m/sec collides head on with a body of mass 1 kg moving in opposite direction with a velocity of 4 m/sec. After collision, two bodies stick together and move with a common velocity which in m/sec is equal to [NCERT 1984; MNR 1995, 98; UPSEAT 2000]

Options:

A) 1/4

B) 1/3

C) 2/3

D) ¾

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

m1v1m2v2=(m1+m2)v

therefore 2×31×4=(2+1) v

therefore v=23 m/s



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