AP Physics 1
4.3 Conservation of Linear Momentum
2.1 Systems and Center of Mass
Multi-Unit
A projectile is moving through the air along a parabolic path when it suddenly explodes into several fragments. Air resistance is negligible. Which of the following correctly describes the velocity of the center of mass of the fragments immediately after the explosion compared to the velocity of the projectile immediately before the explosion, and provides the correct reasoning?
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