Two particles of different mass and uniform velocity are moving towards each other as shown in the figure. Find the displacement of the COM after 5s.
A
50m towards left
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B
50m towards right
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C
10m towards left
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D
10m towards right
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Solution
The correct option is A50m towards left As we know, Vcom=m1v1+m2v2m1+m2
Consider rightward movement as positive. Vcom=2×(10)+(4)×(−20)2+4 Vcom=−10m/s {It means Vcom is towards left}.
Distance travelled by the COM in 5s S=ut+12at2
Here, a=0 ∴S=u×t=10×5=50m
(towards left)