When a cracker explodes into two equal parts, in which of the following ways will these parts move?

Opposite directions with equal velocities.

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Opposite directions with unequal velocities.

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Opposite directions with equal or unequal velocities.

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Same direction with equal velocities.

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Solution

The correct option is A
Opposite directions with equal velocities.

By conserving linear momentum, the velocities of both the masses will be same and they both move exactly in opposite direction.

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