An object flying in air with velocity 
suddenly breaks in two pieces whose masses are in the ratio 
. The smaller mass flies off with a velocity 
. The velocity of the larger piece will be [NEET 2019]
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
The given question can be shown diagrammatically here,
From the conservation of linear momentum, we have
Given, 
Thus, 
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