A nucleus at rest disintegrates into two smaller nuclei with their masses in the ratio of 
. After disintegration they will move:
A
in the same direction with same speed.
B
in opposite directions with the same speed.
C
in opposite directions with speed in the ratio of 
respectively.
respectively. D
in opposite directions with speed in the ratio of 
respectively.
respectively.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
By conservation of momentum
move in opposite direction with speed ratio 
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