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Q.

A stationary shell explodes into two fragments having masses in the ratio 1: 2. The heavier fragment attains a kinetic energy of 100 joule. Find the kinetic energy released in the explosion in joules

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Detailed Solution

 Let mass of pieces are m1=m and m2=2 m

 Applying conservation of momentum, 

m1v1=m2v2

v1=2v2

 Now, 

KE2=12 m2v22=100

KE2=12×2 m×v122=100J

KE1=12 m1v12=100×12×4=200 J

 So, Total Kinetic Energy =300 J

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