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AIIMS 2008 Physics Conservation of Momentum MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
A bullet is fired from a rifle and the rifle recoils. Kinetic energy of rifle is
A
less than K.E. of bullet
B
greater than K.E. of bullet
C
equal to K.E. of bullet
D
none of the above
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Momentum of rifle = Momentum of bullet m1v1 = m2v2. Also m1 > m2
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