AIIMS2008Physics-Mechanics

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

Found an issue with this question?