Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

System of Particle and Rotational Motion

Question:

Two particles A and B, initially at rest, move towards each other under mutual force of attraction. At the instant when the speed of A is v and the speed of B is 2v, what is the speed of mass of the system?

Options:

v

3v

Zero

1.5v

Correct Answer:

Zero

Explanation:

No external force is acting on the centre of mass. It remains at rest. The speed of centre of mass is zero.