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Perfectly elastic oblique collision is considered one the most difficult concept.
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A block of mass 0.50 kg is moving with a speed of 2.00 ms^-1 on a smooth surface. It strikes another mass of 1.00 kg and then they move together as a single body. The energy loss (in Joule) during the collision is :

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0.34 Joule

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0.16 Joule

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1 Joule

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0.67 Joule

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Two particles of masses m₁, m₂ move with initial velocities u₁ and u₂. On collision, one of the particles get excited to a higher level, after absorbing energy (E). If the final velocities of particles are v₁ and v₂ then we must have:

A

$m_1^{2}u_1 +m_2^{2}u_2 - E = m_1^{2}v_1 +m_2^{2}v_2$

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B

$\frac{1}{2}m_1u_1^{2}+ \frac{1}{2}m_2u_2^{2}= \frac{1}{2}m_1v_1^{2}+ \frac{1}{2}m_2v_2^{2}-E$

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$\frac{1}{2}m_1u_1^{2}+ \frac{1}{2}m_2u_2^{2}-E =\frac{1}{2}m_1v_1^{2}+ \frac{1}{2}m_2v_2^{2}$

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D

$\frac{1}{2}m_1u_1^{2}+ \frac{1}{2}m_2u_2^{2}+E =\frac{1}{2}m_1v_1^{2}+ \frac{1}{2}m_2v_2^{2}$

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A large number (n) of identical beads, each of mass m and radius r are strung on a thin smooth rigid horizontal rod of length L (L>>r) and are at rest at random positions. The rod is mounted between two rigid supports (see figure). If one of the beads is now given a speed $v$ , the average force experienced by each support after a long time is (assume all collisions are elastic) :

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$\frac{mv^{2}}{L-nr}$

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B

$\frac{mv^{2}}{L-2nr}$

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C

$\frac{mv^{2}}{2\left ( L-nr \right )}$

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D

zero

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Two identical balls A and B having velocities of 0.5 m/s and -0.3 m/s respectively collide elastically in one dimension. The velocities of B and A after the collision respectively will be:

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-0.3 m/s and 0.5 m/s

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B

-0.5 m/s and 0.3 m/s

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C

0.3 m/s and 0.5 m/s

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0.5 m/s and -0.3 m/s

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Two particles A and B of equal mass M are moving with the same speed v as shown in the figure. They collide completely inelastically and move as a single particle C. The angle θ that the path of C makes with the X-axis is given by :

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$\tan \Theta = \frac{\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2}}{1-\sqrt{2}}$

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B

$\tan \Theta= \frac{\sqrt{3}-\sqrt{2}}{1-\sqrt{2}}$

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C

$\tan \Theta =\frac{1-\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}\left ( 1+\sqrt{3} \right )}$

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D

$\tan \Theta =\frac{1-\sqrt{3}}{1+\sqrt{2}}$

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The question contains Statement-1 and Statement-2. Of the four choices given after the statements, choose the one that best describes the two statements.

Statement-1: Two particles moving in the same direction do not lose all their energy in a completely inelastic collision.

Statement-2: The principle of conservation of momentum holds true for all kinds of collisions.

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Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false.

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B

Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement-2 is the correct explanation of Statement-1.

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C

Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true; Statement-2 is not the correct explanation of Statement-1.

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Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.

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A mass m moves with a velocity $\nu$ and collides inelastically with another identical mass .After collision the first mass moves with velocity $\frac{v}{\sqrt{3}}$ in a direction perpendicular to the initial direction of motion.Find the speed of the 2^nd mass after collision

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$\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}}v$

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B

$\frac{v}{\sqrt{3}}$

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C

$v$

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D

$3v$

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Concepts Covered - 5

Perfectly Elastic Head on Collision

In Perfectly Elastic Collision,

Law of conservation of momentum and that of Kinetic Energy hold good.

$\frac{1}{2}m_{1}u_{1}^{2}+\frac{1}{2}m_{2}u_{2}^{2}= \frac{1}{2}m_{1}v_{1}^{2}+\frac{1}{2}m_{2}v_{2}^{2}$ …….(1)

$m_{1}u_{1}+m_{2}u_{2}=m_{1}v_{1}+m_{2}v_{2}$ …….(2)

$m_{1},m_{2}:masses$

$u_{1},v_{1}:initial \: and\: final \: velocity\: of \: the\: mass\ m_{1}$

$u_{2},v_{2}:initial \: and\: final \: velocity\: of \: the\: mass\ m_{2}$

From equation (1) and (2)

We get, $u_1-u_2 = v_2 - v_1$ …..(3)

Or, we can say Relative velocity of approach = Relative velocity of separation

And $e = \frac{v_2-v_1}{u_1-u_2} = \frac{Relative\ velocity\ of\ separation}{Relative\ velocity\ of\ approach}$

So in Perfectly Elastic Collision

e = 1 ,

From equations (1),(2), (3)

We get

$v_1 = (\frac{m_1-m_2}{m_1+m_2})u_1 + \frac{2m_2u_2}{m_1+m_2}$ ……(4)

Similarly, $v_2 = (\frac{m_2-m_1}{m_1+m_2})u_2 + \frac{2m_1u_1}{m_1+m_2}$ ...... (5)

Special cases of head on elastic collision

Equal mass in case of perfectly elastic collision

Then, $v_{1}= u_{2} \: and \: v_{2}= u_{1}$

Or, Velocity mutually interchange

If massive projectile collides with a light target (i.e $m_1>>m_2$ )

Since $m_1>>m_2$ so we use $m_2=0$

Putting $m_2=0$ in equation (4) and (5)

We get $v_1 = u_1\ and\ 2u_1-u_2$

If target particle is massive in case of elastic collision (i.e; $m_2>>m_1$ )

Since $m_2>>m_1$

So, the lighter particle recoil with same speed and the massive target particle remain practically at rest.

i.e; $\bar{v}_{2}=\bar u_2$

$\bar{v}_{1}=-\bar{u}_{1}$

Perfectly elastic oblique collision

Let two bodies moving as shown in figure.

By law of conservation of momentum

Along x-axis-

$m_1u_1+m_2u_2 = m_1v_1cos\theta+m_2v_2cos\phi$ ….. (1)

Along y-axis-

$0 = m_1v_1sin\theta-m_2v_2sin\phi$ …..(2)

By law of conservation of kinetic energy

$\frac{1}{2}m_{1}u_{1}^{2}+\frac{1}{2}m_{2}u_{2}^{2}= \frac{1}{2}m_{1}v_{1}^{2}+\frac{1}{2}m_{2}v_{2}^{2}$ ….(3)

And In Perfectly Elastic Oblique Collision

Value of e=1

So along line of impact (here along in the direction of $v_2$ )

We apply e=1

And we get $e=1=\frac{v_2-v_1cos(\theta+\phi)}{u_1cos\phi-u_2cos\phi}$ ….. (4)

So we solve these equations (1),(2),(3),(4) to get unknown.

Special condition

$if\ m_1 = m_2\ and\ u_2 = 0$

Then, from equation (1), (2) and (3)

We get, $\theta+\phi=\frac{\pi }{2}$

i.e; after perfectly elastic oblique collision of two bodies of equal masses (if the second body is at rest), the scattering angle $\theta+\phi$ would be $90^{0}$ .

Head on inelastic collision

In Inelastic Collision Law of conservation of momentum hold good but kinetic energy is not conserved .

$\frac{1}{2}m_{1}u_{1}^{2}+\frac{1}{2}m_{2}u_{2}^{2}\neq \frac{1}{2}m_{1}v_{1}^{2}+\frac{1}{2}m_{2}v_{2}^{2}$

$m_{1}u_{1}+m_{2}u_{2}= m_{1}v_{1}+m_{2}v_2$ …… (1)

$m_{1},m_{2}: masses$

$u_{1},v_{1}: initial \: and \: final\: velocities\: of \: mass \: m_{1}$

$u_{2},v_{2}: initial \: and \: final\: velocities\: of \: mass \: m_{2}$

In inelastic collision (0 < e < 1)

$e = \frac{v_2-v_1}{u_1-u_2}$ ….. (2)

From equations (1),(2)

We get,

$v_1 = (\frac{m_1-em_2}{m_1+m_2})u_1+\frac{(1+e)m_2}{m_1+m_2}u_2$ ……(3)

Similarly, $v_2 = (\frac{m_2-em_1}{m_1+m_2})u_2+\frac{(1+e)m_1}{m_1+m_2}u_1$ ...... (4)

Special case

A sphere of mass m moving with velocity u hits inelastically with another stationary sphere of same mass.

As, $e = \frac{v_2-v_1}{u_1-u_2}$

So, $e = \frac{v_2-v_1}{u}$ or, $ue = v_2-v_1$ ....(5)

By conservation of momentum

As, $m_{1}u_{1}+m_{2}u_{2}= m_{1}v_{1}+m_{2}$

So $v_2+v_1 = u$ ….(6)

From equation (5) and (6)

We get, $\frac{v_1}{v_2} = \frac{1-e}{1+e}$

Loss in kinetic energy

Loss in K.E = Total initial kinetic energy – Total final kinetic energy

$\bigtriangleup K.E. = (\frac{1}{2}m_1u^2_1+\frac{1}{2}m_2u^2_2)-(\frac{1}{2}m_1v^2_1+\frac{1}{2}m_2v^2_2)$ …. (7)

From equation (3) , (4) and (7)

We can write, Loss in kinetic energy in terms of e as

$\bigtriangleup K.E. = \frac{1}{2}(\frac{m_1m_2}{m_1+m_2})(1-e^2)(u_1-u_2)^2$

Perfectly inelastic collision

In Perfectly Inelastic Collision - Two bodies stick together after the collision ,so there will be a final common velocity (v)

When the colliding bodies are moving in the same direction

By the law of conservation of momentum

$m_1u_1+m_2u_2=(m_1+m_2)v$

$v=\frac{m_1u_1+m_2u_2}{(m_1+m_2)}$

Loss in kinetic energy

$\begin{aligned} \Delta K . E &=\left(\frac{1}{2} m_{1} u_{1}^{2}+\frac{1}{2} m_{2} u_{2}^{2}\right)-\left(\frac{1}{2}\left(m_{1}+m_{2}\right) V^{2}\right) \\ \Delta K . E &=\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{m_{1} m_{2}}{m_{1}+m_{2}}\right)\left(u_{1}-u_{2}\right)^{2} \end{aligned}$

When the colliding bodies are moving in the opposite direction

By the law of conservation of momentum

$\\ {m_{1} u_{1}+m_{2}\left(-u_{2}\right)=\left(m_{1}+m_{2}\right) v} \\ \\ {v=\frac{m_{1} u_{1}-m_{2} u_{2}}{m_{1}+m_{2}}}$

If v is positive then the combined body will move along the direction of motion of mass $m_1$

If v is negative then the combined body will move in a direction opposite to the motion of mass $m_1$

Loss in kinetic energy

$\\ {\Delta K . E=\left(\frac{1}{2} m_{1} u_{1}^{2}+\frac{1}{2} m_{2} u_{2}^{2}\right)-\left(\frac{1}{2}\left(m_{1}+m_{2}\right) V^{2}\right)} \\ \\ {\Delta K . E=\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{m_{1} m_{2}}{m_{1}+m_{2}}\right)\left(u_{1}+u_{2}\right)^{2}}$

Collision Between Bullet and Vertically Suspended Block

A block of mass M suspended by vertical thread.

A bullet of mass m is fired horizontally with velocity u in the block.

Let after the collision bullet gets embedded in block.

And, the combined system raised upto height h where the string makes an angle $\theta$ with the vertical.

Common velocity of system just after the collision (V)

Here, system is (block + bullet)

$\\ {\text { P=momentum }} \\ \\ {P_{\text {bullet}}+P_{\text {block}}=P_{\text {system}}} \\ \\ {m u+0=(m+M) V} \\\\ {V=\frac{m u}{m+M}}$ .....(1)

Initial velocity of the bullet in terms of h

By the conservation of mechanical energy

$\\ {(T . E \text { of system }) \text { Just after collision }=(T . E \text { of system) At height } h} \\\\ {\frac{1}{2}(m+M) V^{2}=(m+M) g h} \\ \\ {V=\sqrt{2 g h}} \\ \\ {\text { Equating }(1) \text { and }(2)} \\ \\ {\text { We get } V=\sqrt{2 g h}=\frac{m u}{m+M}}$

$u=\left(\frac{m+M}{m}\right) \sqrt{2 g h}$

Loss in kinetic energy

Loss of kinetic energy in perfectly inelastic collision when $(u_2=0 )$ is given by

$\Delta K . E=\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{m M}{m+M}\right) u^{2}$

Value of angle $\theta$

$\\ {\text { From } u=\left(\frac{m+M}{m}\right) \sqrt{2 g h}} \\\\ {\text { We can write }} \\\\ {h=\left(\frac{u^{2}}{2 g}\right)\left(\frac{m}{m+M}\right)^{2}} \\\\{\text { And from figure }} \\\\ Or,\ {\cos \theta=\frac{L-h}{L}=1-\frac{h}{L}=1-\left(\left(\frac{u^{2}}{2 g L}\right)\left(\frac{m}{m+M}\right)^{2}\right)}$

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