Multiple Choice
An object of mass 3m, initially at rest, explodes breaking into two fragments of mass m and 2m, respectively. Which one of the following statements concerning the fragments after the explosion is true?
A) They will fly off at right angles.
B) They will fly off in the same direction.
C) The smaller fragment will have twice the speed of the larger fragment.
D) The larger fragment will have twice the speed of the smaller fragment.
E) The smaller fragment will have four times the speed of the larger fragment.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q35: A bullet of mass m is
Q36: Jennifer is walking at 1.22 m/s. If
Q37: Which one of the following statements concerning
Q38: A stationary bomb explodes in space breaking
Q39: A rocket is launched vertically from rest;
Q41: A stunt person jumps from the roof
Q42: A comet fragment of mass 1.96 ×
Q43: Complete the following statement: A collision is
Q44: Complete the following statement: Momentum will be
Q45: A 1.0-kg ball has a velocity of