Centre of Mass 3 Question 33
36. Three particles and of equal mass move with equal speed along the medians of an equilateral triangle as shown in figure. They collide at the centroid of the triangle. After the collision, comes to rest, retraces its path with the speed . What is the velocity of ?
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 36. Velocity of
Solution:
- Before collision, net momentum of the system was zero. No external force is acting on the system. Hence, momentum after collision should also be zero.
has come to rest. Therefore, and should have equal and opposite momenta or velocity of should be in opposite direction of velocity of .