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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