We have p1+p2+p3=0[∵p=mv] ∴1×12i+2×8j+p3=0⇒12i+16j+p3=0⇒P3=−(12i+16j)∴p3=(12)2+(16)2=144+256=20 kg−m/s Now, p3=m3v3 ⇒m3=V3p3=420=5 kg
An explosion breaks a rock into three parts in a horizontal plane. Two of them go off at right angles to each other. The first part of mass 1 ~kg…
NEET UG 2013 — Physics Mechanics
An explosion breaks a rock into three parts in a horizontal plane. Two of them go off at right angles to each other. The first part of mass 1 kg moves with a speed of 12 ms−1 and the second part of mass 2 kg moves with 8 ms−1 speed. If the third part flies off with 4 ms−1 speed, then its mass is
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Options
- A
3 kg
- B
5 kg
- C
7 kg
- D
17 kg
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