Q.

A nucleus at rest disintegrates into two smaller nuclei with their masses in the ratio of 2:1. After disintegration, they will move   [2024]

1 in opposite directions with speed in the ratio of 1:2 respectively  
2 in opposite directions with speed in the ratio of 2:1 respectively  
3 in the same direction with the same speed.  
4 in opposite directions with the same speed.  

Ans.

(1)

From conservation of momentum

Pi=Pf

0=mv1-2mv2

v1v2=21, move in opposite direction with speed ratio 1 : 2.