When a Vertically Falling Firecracker Bursts, the Vector Sum of Momentum

question 17

Multiple Choice

When a vertically falling firecracker bursts, the vector sum of momentum fragments

• A)in the horizontal direction cancels to zero.
• B)in the vertical direction equals the momentum of the firecracker before bursting.
• C)both of these
• D)neither of these

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