Two particles $A$ and $B$,initially at rest,move towards each other under a mutual force of attraction. At the instant when the speed of $A$ is $v$ and the speed of $B$ is $2v$,the speed of the center of mass of the system is:

  • A
    Zero
  • B
    $v$
  • C
    $\frac{3v}{2}$
  • D
    $3v$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Two particles of masses $2 \ kg$ and $1 \ kg$ are moving along the same line with speeds of $2 \ m/s$ and $5 \ m/s$ respectively. If both particles are moving in the same direction,the speed of the centre of mass is $v_1$. If both particles are moving in opposite directions,the speed of the centre of mass is $v_2$. Find $v_1$ and $v_2$.

Two bodies of $6 \,kg$ and $4 \,kg$ masses have their velocities $5 \hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+10 \hat{k}$ and $10 \hat{i}-2 \hat{j}+5 \hat{k}$ respectively. Then the velocity of their centre of mass is

$A$ body of mass $m_1 = 4 \text{ kg}$ moves at $5 \hat{i} \text{ m/s}$ and another body of mass $m_2 = 2 \text{ kg}$ moves at $10 \hat{i} \text{ m/s}$. The kinetic energy of the centre of mass is:

$A$ shell fired from a gun at an angle to the horizontal explodes in mid-air. Then the centre of mass of the shell fragments will move

$A$ man of $50\, kg$ mass is standing in a gravity-free space at a height of $10\, m$ above the floor. He throws a stone of $0.5\, kg$ mass downwards with a speed of $2\, m/s$. When the stone reaches the floor,the distance of the man above the floor will be ...... $m$.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo