A stick of length L and mass M lies on a frictionless horizontal surface on which it is…

Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsRotational Motion

A stick of length L and mass M lies on a frictionless horizontal surface on which it is free to move in any way. A ball of mass m moving with speed v collides elastically with the stick as shown in the figure. If after the collision the ball comes to rest, then what should be the mass of the ball?
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  1. m = 2
  2. m = M
  3. m = M/2
  4. m = M/4

Answer

(D) m = M/4

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