$A$ projectile moving with velocity $v$ in space bursts into $2$ parts with masses in the ratio $1 : 3$. The smaller part becomes stationary. What is the velocity of the other part?

  • A
    $4v$
  • B
    $v$
  • C
    $\frac{4v}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{3v}{4}$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Two balls in free space are colliding with each other. Which of the following statements regarding linear momentum conservation of the system is true?

$A$ shell at rest at the origin explodes into three fragments of masses $1 \ kg$,$2 \ kg$,and $m \ kg$. The $1 \ kg$ and $2 \ kg$ pieces fly off with speeds of $5 \ m/s$ along the $x$-axis and $6 \ m/s$ along the $y$-axis,respectively. If the $m \ kg$ piece flies off with a speed of $6.5 \ m/s$,the total mass of the shell must be ......... $kg$.

State the law of conservation of momentum.

$A$ bomb of mass $9 \text{ kg}$ explodes into two pieces of mass $3 \text{ kg}$ and $6 \text{ kg}$. The velocity of mass $3 \text{ kg}$ is $16 \text{ m/s}$. The kinetic energy of mass $6 \text{ kg}$ (in joule) is

$A$ bomb moving with velocity $(40 \hat{i} + 50 \hat{j} - 25 \hat{k}) \text{ m/s}$ explodes into two pieces of mass ratio $1:4$. After the explosion,the smaller piece moves away with velocity $(200 \hat{i} + 70 \hat{j} + 15 \hat{k}) \text{ m/s}$. The velocity of the larger piece after the explosion is:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo