A mass of 
, moving horizontally with a velocity of 
, strikes the bob of a pendulum and strikes to it. The mass of the bob is also 
(see fig.) The maximum height to which the system can be raised is ( 
)
A
Zero
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
By the conservation of momentum,
Momentum of the bullet = Momentum of system
⇒ ⇒ 
Now maximum height reached by system
.
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