A Firecracker Bursts While Freely Falling

question 21

Multiple Choice

A firecracker bursts while freely falling. The combined momentum of its fragments

• A)equals the momentum of the firecracker at the time of burst
• B)cancels to the firecracker's momentum at the time of bursting.
• C)cancels to zero.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Due Care

Due care refers to the effort made by an individual or entity to avoid harm to another party, often evaluated as the care a reasonable person would exercise under similar circumstances.

Ordinary Bailments

Agreements where personal property is transferred from one party to another, with the intention of returning the property after a certain period or purpose.

Benefit

An advantage or profit gained from something.

Constructive Delivery

A symbolic delivery that confers the right to take possession of property that cannot be physically delivered.