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In an explosion a body breaks up into two pieces of unequal masses. In this

A

Both parts will have numerically equal momentum

B

Lighter part will have more momentum

C

Heavier part will have more momentum

D

Both parts will have equal kinetic energy

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Both part will have numerically equal momentum and lighter part will have more velocity.
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