AP EAMCET2010PhysicsCenter of Mass, Momentum and Collision
A bomb moving with velocity (40 i +50 j -25 k ) m / s explodes into two pieces of mass ratio 1: 4 . After explosion the smaller piece moves away with velocity (200 i +70 j +15 k ) m / s . The velocity of larger piece after explosion is
Options
- A45 j -35 k
- B45 i -35 j
- C45 k -35 j
- D-35 i +45 k
Correct answer
A. 45 j -35 k
Step-by-step solution
From conservation of linear momentum 5 m(40 i +50 j -25 k )=m(200 i +70 j +15 k )+4 m(x i +y j +z k ) x i +y j +z k =45 j -35 k