Q.

A particle of mass m moving with velocity v collides with a stationary particle of mass 2m. After collision, they stick together and continue to move together with velocity ______.         [2023]

1 v  
2 v2  
3 v3  
4 v4  

Ans.

(3)

Applying conservation of linear momentum

Pi=Pf

mv+2m×0=(3m)v'

   mv=3mv'  v'=v3