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A particle of mass m₁ moving with velocity v collides with a mass m₂ at rest and they get embedded. Just after collision, velocity of the system:
A particle of mass m₁ moving with velocity v collides with a mass m₂ at rest and they get embedded. Just after collision, velocity of the system:
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Perfectly inelastic collisions reduce velocity.
Updated On: Mar 20, 2026
- increases
- decreases
- remains constant
- becomes zero
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Momentum is conserved: m₁ v = (m₁ + m₂)V
Step 2: V = (m₁ v)/(m₁ + m₂) < v
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