A shell of mass m moving with velocity v suddenly breaks into two pieces. The part having mass m/4 remains stationary. The velocity of the other shell will be:
Correct answer: D. 4v/3
- A. v
- B. 2v
- C. 3v/4
- D. 4v/3
Explanation
Using the law conservation of mass, Total momentum Before = Total momentum After Let x be the new speed of remaining mass (3m/4) mv = m1v1 + m2v2 mv = (m/4) (0) + (3m/4) (x) mv = (3m/4) x 4v/3 = x Options A, B and C cannot be derived from the given situation as they donot follow law of conservation of momentum.
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