Answer:
V₂ = - m₁ V₁ / m₂
Explanation:
According to law of conservation of momentum, "Total momentum of an isolated system remains constant. i.e
Pi = Pf
We consider ball and catapult an isolated system.
before launching ball momentum of the system is zero.
After launching ball momentum of ball is:
Pb= 0.1 * 500 = 50 kg m/s
Now according to law of conservation of momentum:
Pf = Pi
⇒ Pb + Pc = 0
Let Pb= m₁ V₁
& Pc = m₂ V₂
So
m₁ V₁ + m₂ V₂ = 0
⇒ V₂ = - m₁ V₁ / m₂
The negative sing shows that catapult velocity will have opposite direction to the ball velocity.
The correct option is A.
All waves are divided into two basic classes, which are transverse and longitudinal waves. A transverse wave is a type of wave in which the medium of propagation vibrates at angle 90 degree in relation to the direction of propagation. Radio wave is an example of a transverse wave.
