An object of mass 3m splits into three equal fragments. Two fragments have velocities 
and 
. The velocity of the third fragment is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Initial momentum of 3m mass = 0 …(i)
Due to explosion this mass splits into three fragments of equal masses.
Final momentum of system = 
…(ii)
By the law of conservation of linear momentum
⇒ ⇒ 
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