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A mass m1 with initial speed v0 in the positive x-direction collides with a mass m2=2m1 which is initially at rest at the origin, as shown in figure. After the collision m1 moves off with speed v1=v0/2 in the negative y- direction, and m2 moves off with speed v2 at angle θ. Find the velocity (magnitude and direction) of the centre of mass after the collision :

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v0/3
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v0/2
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v0/5
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v0/6
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Solution

The correct option is C v0/3
Since there is no external force acting on the 2 mass system, the momentum of the system and the velocity of the centre of mass remains constant.
Therefore, Vcm is the same before and after the collision, i.e;
Vcm,x=m1v1+m2v2m1+m2, as m2=2m1 & Vcm,y=0.
Vcm,x=m1vo+2m1×0m1+2m1=vo3.

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