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
A
\(\frac{mv}{M}\)
B
\(\frac{Mv}{M - m}\)
C
\(\frac{mv}{M + m}\)
D
\(\frac{mv}{M - m}\)
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(M - m)V2 = mv
V2 = \(\frac{mv}{M - m}\)
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