AIPMT PRELIMS2008Physics-Mechanics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Physics Conservation of Momentum MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

A shell of mass 200 g is ejected from a gun of mass 4 kg by an explosion that generates 1.05 kJ of energy. The initial velocity of the shell is -

A

40 m/s

B

120 m/s

C

100 m/s

D

80 m/s

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Using conservation of momentum and energy, the velocity of the shell can be calculated. The energy is converted into kinetic energy of both the gun and the shell.

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