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Block R has mass 3 m and velocity 5 v. Another body S has mass 5 m and velocity 1.5 v. What is the ratio between momentum of R and S?


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RS = 21

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RS = 12

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SR = 14

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RS = 13

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Solution

The correct option is A

RS = 21


Momentum = mass x velocity

Momentum of Block R = 3 m x 5 v = 15 mv

Momentum of Block S = 5 x 1.5 v = 7.5 mv

Ratio R:S = 15: 7.5 = 2:1


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