JEE Main Physics question
A body of mass 1000 kg is moving horizontally with a velocity 50 ms⁻¹. A mass of 250 kg is added. Find the final velocity. [OJEE 2008]
Answer: (A)
Solution
By momentum conservation, v = (1000×50)/(1000+250) = 50000/1250 = 40 ms⁻¹.