Centre of Mass 1 Question 10
10. Two particles and initially at rest, move towards each other by mutual force of attraction. At the instant when the speed of is and the speed of is , the speed of the centre of mass of the system is
(1982, 3M)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d) zero
Assertion and Reason
Mark your answer as
(a) If Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
(b) If Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is not a correct explanation for Statement I
(c) If Statement I is true; Statement II is false
(d) If Statement I is false; Statement II is true
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 10. (d)
Solution:
- Net force on centre of mass is zero. Therefore, centre of mass always remains at rest.