A shell of mass 
at rest explodes into two fragments whose masses are in the ratio 
. The smaller fragment moves with a velocity of 
. The kinetic energy of the larger fragment is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
: Momentum is conserved.
Mass of fragments are as 
.
Total mass 
Larger fragment 
Smaller fragment 
or 
velocity of larger fragment.
Kinetic energy 
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
Two rectangular blocks and of masses and respectively are connected by a spring of spring const…
The work done by a force acting on a body is as shown in the graph. The total work done in covering…
If the linear momentum of a body is increased by , then the kinetic energy of that body increases …
A body of mass is thrown vertically up with a kinetic energy of . The height at which the kinetic…
Two bodies of masses and are acted upon by a constant force for a time . They start from rest a…
A gun fires a small bullet with kinetic energy . Then kinetic energy of the gun while recoiling is