J & K CET Engineering J and K - CET Engineering Solved Paper-2009

  • question_answer
    A child stands at one end of a boat moving with a speed v in still water. If the child starts running towards the other end of the boat with a speed u, the centre of mass of the system (boat and child) will move with a speed

    A)  \[v-u\]          

    B)  \[v\]

    C)  \[u\]              

    D)  \[v+u\]

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    External force on the system is zero, therefore velocity of centre of mass does not change. It remains v.


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner