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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 frictionless horizontal surface. An impulse give a velocity of 14 m/s to the heavier block in the direction of the lighter block. The velocity of centre 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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detailed solution

Correct option is C

Mvcm = m1v1+m2v2     vcm= 4×0+10×1414   ⇒  vcm = 10 m/s


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