If the initial velocity of m1 is v ms and initial velocity of m2 is 2 v ms. After collision m2 stops, then what is the final velocity of m1 after the collision? If m1 = m kg and m2 = 2m kg.
5 v m/s
Initial velocity of m1 = v ms
Initial velocity of m2 = 2v ms
mass of m1 = m kg
mass of m2 = 2m Kg
Initial momentum of the system = mv + 4mv = 5 mv
Final velocity of m1 = u ms (Yet to be found)
Final velocity of m2 = 0 ms
Final momentum = (2m × 0) + (m × u)
So according to conservation of momentum, mu = 5 mv
u = 5v ms