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A mass m1 has a velocity of u and mass m2 has a velocity of v. Then find the individual momentum of mass m1 and mass m2 respectively.


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m1v and m2u

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Both have zero momentum

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m1u and m2v

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m1(u+v) and m2(u+v)

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Solution

The correct option is C

m1u and m2v


We know, momentum, p = mv, where m is the mass and v is the velocity.
For first object, mass = m1 and velocity = u.
Therefore momentum, p=m1u

For second object, mass = m2 and velocity = v.
Therefore momentum, p=m2v


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