A Rocket Explodes into Two Fragments, One 25 Times Heavier

question 18

Multiple Choice

A rocket explodes into two fragments, one 25 times heavier than the other. The magnitude of the momentum change of the lighter fragment is

• A) The same as the momentum change of the heavier fragment.
• B) 25 times as great as the momentum change of the heavier fragment.
• C) 1/4 as great as the momentum change of the heavier fragment.
• D) 5 times as great as the momentum change of the heavier fragment.
• E) 1/25 as great as the momentum change of the heavier fragment.

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