JEE Main 2019 — Work Power Energy Question with Solution
JEE Main 2019 (09 Apr Shift 2)
Question
A wedge of mass lies on a frictionless plane. A particle of mass approaches the wedge with speed There is no friction between the particle and the plane or between the particle and the wedge. The maximum height climbed by the particle on the wedge is given by:
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Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
C
Step-by-step explanation
From conservation of linear momentum,
From conservation of mechanical energy,
From conservation of mechanical energy,
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