Questions  

A ball hits a vertical wall horizontally at 10 m/s bounces back at 10 m/s

Unlock the full solution & master the concept.

Get a detailed solution and exclusive access to our masterclass to ensure you never miss a concept
By Expert Faculty of Sri Chaitanya
ctaimg
a
There is no acceleration because 10 ms− 10ms=0
b
There may be an acceleration because its initial direction is horizontal
c
There is an acceleration because there is a momentum change
d
Even though there is no change in momentum there is a change in direction. Hence it has an acceleration
NEW

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check Your Performance Today with our Free Mock Tests used by Toppers!

detailed solution

Correct option is C

As the ball bounces back with same speed so change in momentum = 2 mv and we know that force = rate of change of momentum i.e., force will act on the ball so there is an acceleration.


ctaimg

Similar Questions

A ball is projected vertically down with an initial velocity from a height of 20 m onto a horizontal floor. During the impact it loses 50% of its energy and rebounds to the same height. The initial velocity of its projection is (in m/s)  [Take g = 10 m/s2]

Want to Improve your productivity
talk to our academic experts now !!

counselling
india
+91

whats app icon