A Space Vehicle of Mass M Has a Speed V

question 26

Multiple Choice

A space vehicle of mass m has a speed v. At some instant, it separates into two pieces, each of mass 0.5m. One of the pieces is at rest just after the separation.
-What is the kinetic energy of the moving piece just after the separation?

• A)zero joules
• D)mv²
• E)2mv²

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