An object of mass 
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 mass 
… (i)
Due to explosion, this mass splits into three fragments of equal masses.
Final momentum of system
… (ii)
From law of conservation of linear momentum,
= 0
v = -v ( 
+ 
)
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