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Published on: August 23, 2026
A body of mass 
at rest explodes into three pieces, in the ratio of masses 
. Two smaller pieces fly off perpendicular to each other with velocities of 
and 
respectively. The velocity of the third piece will be:
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Mass of pieces by 
conserving momentum
As 
are perpendicular
so 
so 
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