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Physics Newton's Laws of Motion Second Law of Motion MCQ (Single Correct)

A block A slides on the surface of wedge B. When the block reaches at bottom most point, the velocity of 10 kg wedge is 4 m/s, the velocity of block with respect to wedge is - (Assume all the surface in contact are smooth)

A
24 m/s
B
36 m/s
C
42 m/s
D
48 m/s

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The correct answer is:
D

Apply conservation of linear momentum along horizontal direction.

10 × 4 = 2(u cos 60º – 4)

20 = – 4 ⇒ 24 = ⇒ u = 48 m/s

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