Three identical particle with velocities v0^i,−3v0^j and 5v0^k collide successively with each other in such a way that they form a single particle. The velocity vector of resultant particle is
A
v03(^i+^j+^k)
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B
v03(^i−^j+^k)
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C
v03(^i−3^j+^k)
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D
v03(^i−3^j+5^k)
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Solution
The correct option is Dv03(^i−3^j+5^k) Since there is no external force acting on the system, momentum is conserved. m: mass of each particle; →v=Velocity of the combined particle; →Pi=→Pf; ∴mv0^i=m(−3v0^j)+m(5v0^k)=3m→v;