AIPMT PRELIMS2012Physics-Mechanics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Physics Collisions MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

Two spheres A and B of masses m₁ and m₂ respectively collide. A is at rest initially and B is moving with velocity v along x-axis. After collision B has a velocity v2\frac{v}{2} in a direction perpendicular to the original direction. The mass A moves after collision in the direction

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A

θ = tan⁻¹ (√2) to the x-axis

B

same as that of B

C

opposite to that of B

D

θ = tan⁻¹ (1/√2) to the x-axis

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Using conservation of momentum and geometry, the angle θ is calculated as tan⁻¹ (1/√2).

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