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I tried solving this question by applying conservation of momentum. Like this,
speed=20/5=4m/s
So,(v1+4)40+(-v2+4)40=0
But,i am getting wrong answer!
Please answer this question and also tell me where i was doing wrong.

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7 Years agoGrade 12
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer7 Years ago
the final velocity of system = 20/5 = 4m/s
total final momentum = (40+40+20)*4 = 400kg.m/s
V1(wrt ground) = V1+4
V2 (wrt groung) =   V2-4
initial momentum = final momentum
40*V1-40*V2 = 400kg.m/s
 V1-V2 = 10.
Solve about COM.