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A shell initially at rest explodes into two pieces of equal mass, then the two pieces will
PhysicsCenter of Mass Momentum and CollisionJEE Main
Options:
  • A Be at rest
  • B Move with different velocities in different directions
  • C Move with the same velocity in opposite directions
  • D Move with the same velocity in same direction
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Move with the same velocity in opposite directions
According to law of conservation of linear momentum both pieces should possess equal momentum after explosion. As their masses are equal therefore they will possess equal speed in opposite direction.

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