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A space craft of mass 'M', moving with velocity 'v' suddenly breaks into two pieces. After the explosion mass 'm' becomes stationary. What is the velocity of the other part of the craft ?

a
MvM-m
b
v
c
mvM
d
M-mmv

detailed solution

Correct option is A

Total momentum will be conserved. Initial momentum = Final momentumM.v=m×0+(M-m)v' ∴v'=MvM-m

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