Q140 / 170 · Manipal (MET) 2018 · Physics

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The bob $A$ of a simple pendulum is released when the string makes an angle of $45^{\circ}$ with the vertical. It hits an other bob $B$ of the same material and same mass kept at rest on the table. If the collision is elastic

  • A
    both $A$ and $B$ rise to the same height
  • B
    both $A$ and $B$ come to rest at $B$
  • C
    both $A$ and $B$ move with the same velocity of $A$
  • Correct answer
    D
    $A$ comes to rest and $B$ moves with the velocity of $A$

Solution

Since, colljision is elastic hence, velocities of bobs $A$ and $B$ get interchanged. Thus, $A$ will come to rest and $B$ will move with the velocity of $A$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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