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Two objects, each of mass 1.5 kg, are moving in the same straight line but in opposite directions. The velocity of each object is 2.5 m s-1 before the collision during which they stick together. What will be the velocity of the combined object after collision?

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NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Science Chapter 9
Force and Laws of Motion
NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
CBSE Board and UP Board
Exercises Questions
Page No-128
Questions No-11

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  1. Mass of one of the objects, m₁ = 1.5 kg
    Mass of the other object, m₂ = 1.5 kg
    Velocity of m1 before collision, v₁ = 2.5 m/s
    Velocity of m₂, moving in opposite direction before collision, v₂ = -2.5 m/s
    (Negative sign arises because mass m₂ is moving in an opposite direction)
    After collision, the two objects stick together.
    Total mass of the combined object = m₁ + m₂
    Velocity of the combined object = v
    According to the law of conservation of momentum:
    Total momentum before collision = Total momentum after collision
    m₁ + v₁ + m₂ v₂= (m₁ + m₂) v
    1.5(2.5) + 1.5 (-2.5) = (1.5 + 1.5) v
    3.75 – 3.75 = 3 v
    v = 0
    Hence, the velocity of the combined object after collision is 0 m/s.

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