Q.

An object flying in air with velocity (20i^+25j^-12k^) suddenly breaks into two pieces whose masses are in the ratio 1 : 5. The smaller mass flies off with a velocity (100i^+35j^+8k^).  The velocity of the larger piece will be:               [2019]

1 4i^+23j^-16k^  
2 -100i^-35j^-8k^  
3 20i^+15j^-80k^  
4 -20i^-15j^-80k^  

Ans.

(1)

From the law of conservation of linear momentum mv=m1v1+m2v2

6k(20i^+25j^-12k^)=k(100i^+35j^+8k^)+5kv2

5v2=(120-100)i^+(150-35)j^+(-72-8)k^

5v2=20i^+115j^-80k^  v2=4i^+23j^-16k^