MCQ
A ball kept in a closed box moves in the box making collisions with the walls. The box is kept on a smooth surface. The velocity of the centre of mass
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of the box remains constant
of the box plus the ball system remains constant
of the ball remains constant
of the ball relative to the box remains constant.
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Solution
of the box plus the ball system remains constant
Consider the box and the ball a system. As no external force acts on this system, the velocity of the centre of mass of the system remains constant.
Concept: Centre of Mass
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