Answer
The correct answer is:
(c) $\frac{m}{M+m}$
Work Step by Step
We can use conservation of momentum to find the ratio:
$(M+m)V = mv+M(0)$
$(M+m)V = mv$
$\frac{V}{v} = \frac{m}{M+m}$
The correct answer is:
(c) $\frac{m}{M+m}$
College Physics (4th Edition)
by Giambattista, Alan; Richardson, Betty; Richardson, Robert
Published by
McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10:
0073512141
ISBN 13:
978-0-07351-214-3
Chapter 7 - Multiple-Choice Questions - Page 261: 2
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
