CONSERVATION

OF LINEAR
MOMENTUM
Relation between momentum and KE:

This relationship implies that a body cannot have momentum without having kinetic energy and vice versa. Further, from this
equation we can deduce the following graphs
Q.
Impulse:
Two particles, each of mass m, are connected by a light inextensible string of length 2l. Initially they lie on a smooth horizontal
table at points A and B distance l apart. The particle at A is projected across the table with velocity u. Find the speed with
which the second particle begins to move if the direction of u is along BA. Also find:
(a) magnitude of impulse of the string on any one block
(b) Loss of kinetic energy after B starts moving
A ball of mass m is released from A inside a smooth wedge of mass m as shown in the figure. What is the speed of the wedge
when the ball reaches point B?
Q.
Q. A stationary body explodes into four identical fragments such that three of them fly off mutually perpendicular to each
other, each with same K.E. Find the energy of explosion.
The circular wedge B rests on a smooth hori surface. Particle A is released from rest from shown position. Find:
(a) Speed of A and B when A reaches lowest position on wedge B
(b) Normal force between A and B when A is at the lowest position of B
All surfaces shown in figure are smooth. Find velocity of wedge (of mass M) when the block (of mass m) reaches the bottom
of the wedge.
All surfaces shown in figure are smooth. Wedge of mass ‘M’ is free to move. Block of mass 'm’ is given a horizontal velocity
v0 as shown. Find the maximum height 'h’ attained by ‘m’ (over the wedge or outside it).
A block of mass m is released from the top of a wedge of mass M as shown in figure. Find the displacement of wedge on the
horizontal ground when the block reaches the bottom of the wedge. Neglect friction everywhere.