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An object is projected with a speed 10 m s-1 at an angle of 30° with the horizontal. It breaks into n equal fragments during its motion. One fragment strikes the ground at a distance of 3 m from the point of projection. The centre of mass of the remaining fragments strikes the ground at a distance of 73 m from the point of projection. If all fragments strike the ground at the same time, Find the value of n .
PhysicsRotational MotionNEET
Options:
  • A 2
  • B 3
  • C 4
  • D 525
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The correct answer is: 3
Position of overall center of mass of the system,

Rcm=102sin60g=53 m

If m is the mass of one fragment then,

53=m3+m(n-1)73mn

n=3

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