Question:

Two putty balls of equal mass moving with equal velocity in mutually perpendicular directions, stick together after collision. If the balls were initially moving with a velocity of $45\sqrt{2}$ m/sec each, the velocity of their combined mass after collision is (in m/sec).

Updated On: Aug 8, 2024
  • \(45\sqrt{2}\) 
  • 45
  • 90
  • $22.5\sqrt{2}$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Initial momentum 
\(\vec{P} = m45\sqrt{2} \hat{i} + m45\sqrt{2} \hat{j}\)
\(\Rightarrow\quad\left|\vec{P}\right| = m\times90\) 
Final momentum 2m ? V 
By conservation of momentum 
2m ? V = m ? 90 
\(\therefore\) V = 45 m/s
momentum 
So, the correct option is(B): 45.
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