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Partially Inelastic Collision

If a projecti...

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If a projectile explodes in mid air, then just before and just after explosion, choose CORRECT option(s):-

A

Conservation of momentum is applicable.

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Path of the centre of mass of the projectile must be same original parabola till any one part of it, hits the ground.

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Energy released during explosion is equal to increase in kinetic energy of the projectile

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D

Conservation of momentum is not applicable

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Solution

The correct option is B Conservation of momentum is applicable.
Total momentum of the system remains conserved before and after the explosion.

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