Physics-Impulse & Momentum
NEET Physics Impulse & Momentum MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
Consider a diagram showing a bullet of mass m being fired from a gun of mass M. The bullet moves with velocity v after being fired. What is the recoil velocity of the gun?
A
-(m * v) / M
B
m * v * M
C
M / (m * v)
D
(m + M) * v
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the conservation of momentum, the recoil momentum of the gun must equal the momentum of the bullet but in the opposite direction. Thus, the recoil velocity of the gun is -(m * v) / M.
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