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PhysicsCenter of MassMiscellaneousMedium2 minQB
PhysicsMediummultiple choice

Two blocks of mass and are connected by a spring in its natural length having spring constant and are placed on a smooth surface. Block and are given velocities and as shown in figure. Choose correct statements :-

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Question diagram: Two blocks of mass m 1 ​ and m 2 ​ are connected by a spring

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:
A, B, C
Solution:

(A) No external force is acting, so momentum remains conserved.

(B) In the COM frame, momentum is always zero.

(C) is constant.

(D) Kinetic energy in the frame of COM will keep on converting into spring potential energy.

 

 

 

Stream:JEESubject:PhysicsTopic:Center of MassSubtopic:Miscellaneous
2mℹ️ Source: QB

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