A point mass of 1 kg collides elastically with a stationary point mass of 5 kg. After…

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A point mass of 1 kg collides elastically with a stationary point mass of 5 kg. After their collision, the 1 kg mass reverses its direction and moves with a speed of 2 m s–1. Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct for the system of these two masses?
  1. Total momentum of the system is 3 kg m s–1.
  2. Momentum of 5 kg mass after collision is 4 kg m s–1.
  3. Kinetic energy of the centre of mass is 0.75 J.
  4. Total kinetic energy of the system is 4 J.

Answer

(D) Total kinetic energy of the system is 4 J.

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