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Q.

Two identical blocks A and B are resting on a smooth horizontal surface given equal speeds of 2 m/s in opposite sense as shown in the figure.

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At t = 0, the position of blocks are shown, then the coordinates of centre of mass  t = 3 s will be

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a

(3,0)

b

(5,0)

c

(2.25,0)

d

(1,0)

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

At t = 0, centre of mass is at mid- point or at (2.25 m, 0)

VCOM=m1v1+m2v2m1+m2=4x2+4x(-2)4+4=0
Velocity of centre of mass is zero. Hence, centre of mass will remain at this position all the time.

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