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A particle of mass M which is at rest splits up into two. If the mass and velocity of ...

A particle of mass M which is at rest splits up into two. If the mass and velocity of one of the particles are m and v respectively, calculate the velocity of the second particle
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  • A \(\frac{mv}{M}\)
  • B \(\frac{Mv}{M - m}\)
  • C \(\frac{mv}{M + m}\)
  • D \(\frac{mv}{M - m}\)
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
(M - m)V2 = mv
V2 = \(\frac{mv}{M - m}\)

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