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Question

A shell of mass mm is at rest initially. It explodes into three fragments having masses in the ratio 2:2:12:2:1. If the fragments having equal masses fly off along mutually perpendicular directions with speed vv, the speed of the third (lighter) fragment is:

A

32v3\sqrt{2}v

B

vv

C

2v\sqrt{2}v

D

22v2\sqrt{2}v

Step-by-Step Solution

Let the masses of the three fragments be 2M2M, 2M2M, and MM respectively. Initial momentum of the shell is zero. According to the law of conservation of linear momentum, the final momentum of the system must also be zero . p1+p2+p3=0\vec{p}_1 + \vec{p}_2 + \vec{p}_3 = 0 The two fragments of equal mass 2M2M fly off in mutually perpendicular directions with speed vv. Let them move along the x and y axes. p1=2Mvi^\vec{p}_1 = 2Mv \hat{i} p2=2Mvj^\vec{p}_2 = 2Mv \hat{j} The resultant momentum of these two fragments is: p12=(2Mv)2+(2Mv)2=4M2v2+4M2v2=8M2v2=22Mv|\vec{p}_{12}| = \sqrt{(2Mv)^2 + (2Mv)^2} = \sqrt{4M^2v^2 + 4M^2v^2} = \sqrt{8M^2v^2} = 2\sqrt{2}Mv For the total momentum to be zero, the third fragment must have a momentum equal and opposite to this resultant momentum. p3=p12|\vec{p}_3| = |\vec{p}_{12}| Mv=22MvM v' = 2\sqrt{2}Mv v=22vv' = 2\sqrt{2}v Therefore, the speed of the third, lighter fragment is 22v2\sqrt{2}v.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET PHYSICS syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Rotational motion. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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