Work Energy And Power Question 79
Question: A shell initially at rest explodes into two pieces of equal mass, then the two pieces will [CPMT 1982; EAMCET 1988; Orissa PMT 2004]
Options:
A) Be at rest
B) Move with different velocities in different directions
C) Move with the same velocity in opposite directions
D) Move with the same velocity in same direction
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
According to law of conservation of linear momentum both pieces should possess equal momentum after explosion. As their masses are equal therefore they will possess equal speed in opposite direction.
