All systems lie on smooth horizontal surfaces. Match each case with centre-of-mass/momentum/energy behaviour.
Physics · Center of maas , Momentum and Collision · momentum and conservation of momentum
All systems lie on smooth horizontal surfaces. Match each case with centre-of-mass/momentum/energy behaviour.
List 1
(A) Blocks have initial velocities while spring is relaxed

(B) Constant external force on one block of a spring system

(C) Man walks on a large plank at constant velocity

(D) Man jumps between two trolleys with relative speed 4 m s⁻¹

(E) .
List 2
(P) COM will not move horizontally
(Q) COM will move horizontally
(R) Mechanical energy conserved
(S) Mechanical energy increases
(T) Linear momentum of complete system always remains constant
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