Two blocks of mass 0.1 kg and 0.2 kg approch each other on a frictionless surface at velocities of 0.4 and 1 m/s, respectly. If the blocks collide and remain together, calculate their joint after the collision.
The joint velocity after the collision Two blocks of mass 0.1 kg and 0.2 kg approach each other on a frictionless surface at velocities of 0.4 and 1 m/s, respectively, if the blocks collide and remain together?
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
Formula used:
By law of conservation of momentum,
Calculation:
Here momentum is conserved
Assume mass of first block and second block as
We have
Conclusion:
Thus, the velocity of blocks after collision is 0.53 m/s towards left.
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