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A metal ball of mass 2 kg moving with a velocity of 36 km/h has a head on collision with a stationary ball of mass 3 kg. If after the collision, the two balls move together, the loss in kinetic energy due to collision is.

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140 J
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100 J
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60 J
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40 J
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Solution

The correct option is C 60 J
Apply conservation of momentum,
m1v1=(m1+m2)v
v=m1v1(m1+m2)
Here v1=36km/hr=10m/s,
m1=2kg,m2=3kg
v=10×25=4m/s
K.E. (initial) =12×2×(10)2=100J
K.E. (Final) =12×(3+2)×(4)2=40J
Loss in K.E. =10040=60J
Alternatively use the formula
ΔEk=12m1m2(m1+m2)(u1u2)2

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