A) \[v\]
B) \[v/2\]
C) \[\sqrt{2}v\]
D) \[v/2\sqrt{2}\]
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
Key Idea: Momentum is conserved in inelastic collision. In inelastic collision most of the kinetic energy of the body is lost in other form (specially as heat). Thus, in inelastic collision kinetic energy is not conserved but total energy and momentum are still conserved. Hence, we have \[mv\,\hat{i}+mv\,\hat{j}=2\,mv\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[\left| 2\,mv \right|=m\,\left| v\hat{i}+v\hat{j} \right|\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[2\,mv=m\sqrt{{{v}^{2}}+{{v}^{2}}}\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[v=\frac{v\,\sqrt{2}}{2}=\frac{v}{\sqrt{2}}\].You need to login to perform this action.
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