A moving system undergoes an explosion
PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
A moving system undergoes an explosion. What is correct for the momentum of the system and the kinetic energy of the system when they are compared immediately before and after the explosion?| Momentum | Kinetic energy | |
|---|---|---|
| A. | conserved | increased |
| B. | conserved | conserved |
| C. | increased | conserved |
| D. | increased | increased |