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A train is moving with uniform acceleration. The two ends of the train pass through a point on the track with velocity `v_(1)` and `v_(2)`. With what velocity the middle point of the train would pass through the same point ?

A

`[(v_(1)^(2)+v_(2)^(2))/(2)]^(1/2)`

B

`((v_(1)^(2)-v_(2)^(2)))/(2)`

C

`(v_(1)+v_(2))/(2)`

D

`(v_(1)-v_(2))/(2)`

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To solve the problem of finding the velocity with which the middle point of the train passes through the same point, we will use the equations of motion under uniform acceleration. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: - We have a train moving with uniform acceleration. - The front end of the train passes a point with velocity \( v_1 \). - The back end of the train passes the same point with velocity \( v_2 \). - We need to find the velocity \( v_m \) of the middle point of the train as it passes through the same point. 2. **Using the Third Equation of Motion**: - The third equation of motion states: \[ v^2 = u^2 + 2as \] - Here, \( v \) is the final velocity, \( u \) is the initial velocity, \( a \) is the acceleration, and \( s \) is the distance. 3. **Applying the Equation for the Back End of the Train**: - For the back end of the train (velocity \( v_2 \)): \[ v_2^2 = v_1^2 + 2aL \] - This equation relates the velocities and acceleration over the length \( L \) of the train. 4. **Applying the Equation for the Middle Point of the Train**: - For the middle point of the train (velocity \( v_m \)): \[ v_m^2 = v_1^2 + 2a\left(\frac{L}{2}\right) \] - This equation accounts for the distance covered by the middle point, which is half the length of the train. 5. **Rearranging the Equations**: - From the first equation: \[ v_2^2 = v_1^2 + 2aL \quad \text{(Equation 1)} \] - From the second equation: \[ v_m^2 = v_1^2 + aL \quad \text{(Equation 2)} \] 6. **Subtracting Equation 1 from Equation 2**: - We can express \( v_m^2 \) in terms of \( v_1 \) and \( v_2 \): \[ v_m^2 = \frac{v_1^2 + v_2^2}{2} \] 7. **Final Expression for the Velocity of the Middle Point**: - Taking the square root gives: \[ v_m = \sqrt{\frac{v_1^2 + v_2^2}{2}} \] ### Final Answer: The velocity with which the middle point of the train passes through the same point is: \[ v_m = \sqrt{\frac{v_1^2 + v_2^2}{2}} \]
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