An automobile engine propels a 1000 kg car (A) along a levelled road at a speed of 36 km h–1. Find the power if the opposing frictional force is 100 N. Now, suppose after travelling a distance of 200 m, this car collides with another stationary car (B) of same mass and comes to rest. Let its engine also stop at the same time. Now car (B) starts moving on the same level road without getting its engine started. Find the speed of the car (B) just after the collision.
ScienceClass 9CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Soln:
m(A)= m(B) =1000 kg.
v = 36 km/h =10 m/s Frictional force = 100 N
car A moves with a uniform speed, which means engine of car applies a force equal to the frictional force Power = Force × distance / time = F . V
= 100 N × 10 m/s = 1000 W
After collision mA uA + mB uB = mA vA + mB vB.
1000 ×10 +1000 × 0
= 1000 × 0 + 1000 × vB vB
= 10 m s–1
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