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Two blocks of masses 10 kg and 4 kg are connected by a spring of negligible mass and placed on a friction less horizontal surface. An impulse gives a velocity of 14 m/s to the heavier block in the direction of lighter block. The velocity of center of mass is

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a
30 m/s
b
20 m/s
c
10 m/s
d
5 m/s

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Correct option is C

see fig 4 The velocity of center  of mass  VCM given by the expression vCM=m1v1+m2v2m1+m2 Substituting the given values, we get VCM=10×14+4×010+4=10m/s


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