NEETPhysics

Center of Mass and System of Particles

6 NEET Physics previous year questions on Center of Mass and System of Particles — options free on every question; 1 include the answer & explanation free, the rest unlock with PYQ Pass.

Q1 FREE PREVIEW
PYQ
A moving block having mass m, collides with another stationary block having mass 4m. The lighter block comes to rest after collision. When the initial velocity of the lighter block is v, then the value of coefficient of restitution (e) will be:
a0.8
b0.4
c0.5
d0.25
✓ Correct answer: d) 0.25
ExplanationMass of first block (m1) = m Mass of second block (m2) = 4m Initial velocity of first block (u1) = v Since second block (heavier black) is stationary initially, Initial velocity of second block (u2) = 0 Initial momentum of the system After collision, the first block (lighter block) comes to rest, So final velocity of first block (V1) = 0 Final velocity of second block = V2 Final momentum of the system Since there is no external force on the system, so momentum of the system will remain constant Initial momentum (P1) = Final momentum (P2) mv = 4m v2 v2 = v/4 Now use the formula; Thus coefficient of restitution (e) =1 / 4=0.25
Q2
PYQ

Two bodies A and B of same mass undergo completely inelastic one dimensional collision. The body A moves with velocity \({v}_{1}\) while body B is at rest before collision. The velocity of the system after collision is \({v}_{2}\). The ratio \({v}_{1}:{v}_{2}\) is :

[NEET 2024]

a

1 : 2

b

2 : 1

c

4 : 1

d

1 : 4

🔒
Answer & explanation — PYQ Pass

Options are free to see. Unlock the correct answer and full explanation with Pass.

Unlock · ₹149
Q3
PYQ

Two identical bodies A and B of equal masses have initial velocities \({\vec{v}}_{1}=4\hat{i}m/s\) and \({\vec{v}}_{2}=4\hat{j}m/s\) respectively. The body A has acceleration \({\vec{a}}_{1}=6\hat{i}+6\hat{j}m/{s}^{2}\) while the acceleration of the other body B is zero. The centre of mass of the two bodies moves in ..... path.


[JEE Main 2026, 6 Apr (Shift 2)]

a

circular

b

parabolic

c

straight line

d

elliptical

🔒
Answer & explanation — PYQ Pass

Options are free to see. Unlock the correct answer and full explanation with Pass.

Unlock · ₹149
Q4
PYQ

Two bodies A and B of same mass undergo completely inelastic one dimensional collision. The body A moves with velocity \({v}_{1}\) while body B is at rest before collision. The velocity of the system after collision is \({v}_{2}\). The ratio \({v}_{1}:{v}_{2}\) is :

[NEET 2024]

a

1 : 2

b

2 : 1

c

4 : 1

d

1 : 4

🔒
Answer & explanation — PYQ Pass

Options are free to see. Unlock the correct answer and full explanation with Pass.

Unlock · ₹149
Q5
PYQ

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion \(A\) and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Body ' \(P\) ' having mass \(M\) moving with speed ' \(u\) ' has head - on collision elastically with another body ' \(Q\) ' having mass ' \(m\) ' initially at rest. If \(m<Reason R : During elastic collision, the momentum and kinetic energy are both conserved. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

[JEE Main 2021, 26 Feb (Shift 1)]

a

\(A\) is correct but \(R\) is not correct.

b

\(A\) is not correct but \(R\) is correct.

c

Both \(A\) and \(R\) are correct and \(R\) is the correct explanation of \(A\).

d

Both \(A\) and \(R\) correct but \(R\) is not the correct explanation of \(A\).

🔒
Answer & explanation — PYQ Pass

Options are free to see. Unlock the correct answer and full explanation with Pass.

Unlock · ₹149
Q6
PYQ

Two particles of equal mas \( m \) have respective initial velocities u \( \hat{i} \) and \( u\left(\frac{\hat{i}+\hat{j}}{2}\right) \). They collide completely inelastically. The energy lost in the process is

[JEE Main 2020, 9 Jan (Shift 1)]

a

\( \frac{3}{4} m u^{2} \)

b

\( \sqrt{\frac{2}{3}} m u^{2} \)

c

\( \frac{1}{3} m u^{2} \)

d

\( \frac{1}{8} m u^{2} \)

🔒
Answer & explanation — PYQ Pass

Options are free to see. Unlock the correct answer and full explanation with Pass.

Unlock · ₹149

Practice more NEET Physics PYQs

Browse every Physics chapter, or explore the full NEET question bank.

All Physics chapters →